Assistant Athletic Trainer - Houston, United States - Houston Christian University

Houston Christian University

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Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Reports to:
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Performance

Status:
Exempt

Position Summary
Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the management and administration of the Sports Medicine department at HCU. Provide care for NCAA Div 1 student-athletes, to help them achieve the highest level of performance. Work in a positive environment at a Christian university with a staff and community displaying a team like mentality.

Responsibilities:

Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the HCU community and with the public
Implement strategies for the prevention of athletic injuries
Maintain and coordinate athletic training care for athletes
Maintain medical records.
Advise coaches and athletes on training and conditioning programs, as well as safety, health, and overall wellbeing of the studentathletes
Establish and supervise nonsurgical and surgical rehabilitation
Determines injured athletes' availability for reentry into sports participation
Evaluate progress of injured athletes daily
Shares responsibility for instruction and preparation of athletic training students for certification
Assist with P.E.D. and recreational drug screening of student athletes
Must keep abreast of current athletic training room procedures
Assist the head athletic trainer with monthly inventory of athletic supplies
Manage equipment purchases of athletic training room needs
Must comply with all conference and NCAA rules and regulations, as well as all HIPPA guidelines
Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required, Master's preferred
Current Texas licensure or eligibility required
CPR/First Aid Certification required
BOC Certified
Secondary and/or collegiate fulltime employment experience as an athletic trainer preferred
Must be able to travel nights and weekends
Must be able to work 40 plus hours per week as schedule demands

Physical Requirements/ Work Environment

Ability to work outside at sporting events in all weather conditions
Some heavy lifting required
Must be able to climb stairs
Must be able to operate all equipment within the athletic training room

Benefits:

Paid NATA and BOC membership fees
Paid and free opportunities for CEUs and certifications to improve skills and continually develop in the profession.
Paid CPR/First aid courses when recertification is necessary

Additional Information:

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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