Athletic Training Graduate Assistant in Snyder , TX for Western Texas College (2024)

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Position: Athletic Training Graduate Assistant

Reports to: Athletic Trainer

Terms: Full-time, 10-month position

Salary: $30,000 plus benefits

Starting Date: Position open until filled

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the recruitment of potential athletic training students, skill instruction, monitoring academic performance, community involvement, practice, and game coverage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that all athletes have had physical examinations prior to the start of any season.
• Ensure that all WJCAC guidelines and NJCAA regulations are fulfilled regarding athletic trainer presence at WJCAC and NJCAA sporting
• Provide, either directly or indirectly, for immediate treatment or first aid for injured athletes during athletic events or practice.
• Make suitable arrangements for injured athletes to get the necessary medical advice and treatment from physicians or sports medicine clinics when the extent of the injury warrants such referral.
• Determine techniques for the adequate protection of athletes required for participation in either athletic events or practices.
• Administer the proper rehabilitative therapy or post-injury care for athletes, utilizing available devices and facilities.
• Supervise the training facility, e., purchasing of equipment and supplies, budget preparation, inventories, and general maintenance issues.
• Supervise and train student-athletic trainers in first aid treatment, use of physical modalities, adhesive strapping, wrapping and care of athletic injuries, general clean-up and record keeping.
• Travel with or provide for student trainers to travel with athletic teams to out- of-town contests.
• Establish and maintain records of all injuries, evaluations, doctor’s reports, treatments, taping, and rehabilitative treatment given to anyone in the training

To apply, please submit via email only:

• A current resume/CV
• A WTC Application (Please do not say “see resume”) Application
• A cover letter – not to exceed 2 pages, that includes a description of how the applicant meets the listed qualifications. The applicant may also include other applicable professional experience.
• Transcripts

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Application documents received without a cover letter describing your fit for the position will not be considered.

Please email documents to hr@wtc.edu

Qualifications:

• BOC – Board of Certification, LAT – Licensed Athletic Trainer
• First Responder’s CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain certification upon employment.
• Reimbursem*nt for Texas Licensure fee & BOC, CPR/First Aid Certification