Job Title Athletic Trainer Agency Texas A&M University Department Office Of The Commandant Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by p ro moting a culture that res p ects all p ers p ectives, talents & lived ex p erience s . Embracing varying o p inions and p ers p ectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Res p ect, Excellence, Leadershi p , Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . Who We Are The Office of the Commandant (OOC) serves and supports departments within the Corps of Cadets that are critically engaged in all aspects of student development and the delivery of key services and support. OOC departments work to create environments that help students develop, learn, and enhance their experience at Texas A&M by providing leadership opportunities, experiential education, and connections beyond the classroom. This position will be part of a centralized team that supports the athletics office and Cadet wellness team. What We Want The Corps Athletic Trainer, under direction, prevents, cares for and treats injuries to Cadets using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principles of athletic training. In the Office of the Commandant, our #1 resource is our staff, and we pride ourselves on the support we provide. The program aide position will play a vital support role within our Cadet Life team, focused on Cadet Athletic Training. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity! What you need to know + May require work outside of normal working hours and weekends. + ​ Salary range: $55,500-$65,500 (Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.) + Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. Responsibilities Education: + Provides education and training to Cadets and Corps Leadership. + Maintains professional licenses and certifications. + Assists in supervision of student athletic trainers. Cadet Treatment and Rehabilitation: + Taping, bracing, and preparation of Cadets for training and Corps’ activity periods. + Provides acute care and preventative treatment/response to athletic injuries. Cadet Evaluation: + Meets with students to recognize and evaluate current athletic injuries. + Evaluates, treats and rehabilitates injuries of TAMU Cadets. + Coordinates and consults with medical facilities regarding care if needed. Administrative Records and Facility Maintenance: + Charts and keeps records of Cadet injuries utilizing current record systems and protocols. + Maintains cadet records and athletic training facility. + Assists in maintenance and supervision of athletic training room, equipment and supply inventory. Qualifications Required Education & Experience: + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. + One-year of full-time experience or three years part-time, paid or voluntary experience as a student athletic trainer. Required Licenses and Certifications: + State of Texas Athletic Training License or the ability to obtain on within six months of employment. Preferred Qualifications: + Master's degree, Licensed Athletic Trainer + Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) + Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) + CPR certified Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to work independently yet cooperatively with others. + Word processing, spreadsheet and database software. + Medical and first aid skills including joint taping and physical therapy skills. Physical Requirements: + Ability to lift heavy weight. + Ability to prepare equipment. Why Texas A&M University? We are a p restigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as s p orting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Ex p erience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) p rescri p tion drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible s p ending accounts , and long-term disab ilit y insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to em p loyee health and basic life p remiums + 12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual p aid holidays + U p to eight hours of p aid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of p aid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise p ro grams and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + P ro fessional Develo p ment: All em p loyees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial su p p ort to attend conferences, worksho p s, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for com p leting a degree while a Texas A&M em p loyee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a p ro gram at Texas A&M that has been built by em p loyees, for em p loyees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.