Job Title Associate Head Athletic Trainer Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Athletics Programs - Training Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. Learn more information here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQR4HbGJu0) ! PURPOSE This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering athletic training services to assigned teams (Men’s Basketball) including prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration for the student athletes. This position is also responsible for assisting the head athletic trainer with day-to-day management of the athletic training facilities and staff and assisting with various administrative tasks. DESCRIPTION Functional Area 1: Sports Coverage Percent Effort: 40% + Deliver athletic training services to student-athletes, under the direction of the head athletic trainer and team physician, including prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration for the student-athletes. + Provide coverage of all home and away events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. Functional Area 2: Administration Percent Effort: 55% + Assist Head Athletic Trainer with: + Managing day-to-day operations of the athletic training department + Managing medical claims and insurance for student-athletes. + Updating Standard Operating Procedures for department. + Ordering of medical supplies and equipment + Maintenance of athletic training operating budget + Recruitment of assistant athletic trainers + Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals. + Oversee monthly record of emergency medical equipment such as AED, Emergency Oxygen, emergency splints and supplies for necessary for EAP. + Maintain and upkeep accurate inventory of all three athletic training facilities + Organize annual safety and calibration of the Athletic Training department equipment. + Review and organize EAP execution for staff, facilities, and other health care professionals. + Mentors, leads, and/or supervises assistant athletic trainers; ensures quality of care to student athletes and compliance to established standards and requirements. + Assist assistant athletic trainer(s) with organization of pre-participation physical exams of all student-athletes + Supervise the clinical experiences of the athletic training students and assist the AT Program Director with other duties related to the Athletic Training Program. Functional Area 3: Other Duties Percent Effort: 5% + Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. QUALIFICATIONS + Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. + Two (2) years’ of related experience or with collegiate athletics team + Certified in the Board of Certification (BOC). + Texas athletic trainer license or temporary permit by date of hire. + Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. + Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Master’s Degree is preferred in Athletic Training or related field. + Three (3) years directly related experience. + Certification as an American Red Cross Instructor for CPR for the Professional Rescuer. + Experience as an athletic trainer with college sports teams. Knowledgeable of NCAA rules. + Experience as a Preceptor for an Athletic Training Program. + Experience in teaching, evaluating, and supervising athletic training students in clinical performance. SALARY: up to $55,000/annually, approximately. + $4,583.34/monthly. BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply) From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work. Insurance (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf) + Medical + $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). + Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: + Employee and Spouse + Employee and Children + Employee and Family coverage + Dental & Vision + Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account On-campus wellness opportunities (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/wellness-resources.php) Work Life Solutions: + Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php) + Public Loan Forgiveness + Book scholarships + 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply). Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php) + Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) + Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan Time Off: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php) + 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month. + 8 hours of sick leave time off every month. + 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave. + 12-15 paid holidays each year. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.