graduate assistant - Alpine, TX , USA, United States - Sul Ross State University

Description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Instructions to applicants Job Title Graduate Assistant - Athletic Training Location Alpine Department Administration Office Job No. Posting Date 08/09/2022 End Date Until Filled Yes Appointment Date Salary $1,000-1,250 monthly based on completed credit hours Required

Must apply and be accepted in one of many graduate programs at Sul Ross State University.

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field

Eligible to be licensed with the State of Texas (TDLR)

Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED

Have a NATABOC Certification - Preferred but not required

Successful Background Check

Standard office machines; computer skills.

Preferred

Willingness to be an Apprenticeship leader (clinical instructor).

Primary Responsibilities

Summary

We are seeking a team player to join our staff that has a passion for collegiate athletics and the drive to excel as a Licensed Athletic Trainer.

Key characteristics we are looking for:

self-starter with a passion to bring new and inventive skills to the table, with the ability to work with several athletic teams while obtaining a Master's degree.

Duties

The graduate Athletic Trainer shall perform all duties pertaining to her/his program.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Emergency Medical/

Game Day Care:
Provide emergency medical evaluation, treatment, and injury triage to student-athletes during practice and/or competition. Design and fabricates protective equipment and apply appropriate taping/wrapping to support extremities and prevent further aggravation to existing injuries. Ensure the proper fitting of protective team equipment.

• Follow-

Up Medical Care:

Provide daily follow-up care and evaluation of the injured/ill athletes and communicate with appropriate coaching and athletic staff regarding the status of injury/illness and participation capabilities.

• Game and

Practice Coverage:

The graduate assistant Athletic Trainer will provide practice and/or game coverage, as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine.

• Medical Documentation: The graduate assistant Athletic Trainer will properly document all injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation of injured athletes. He/she will maintain student-athlete pre-season paperwork, injury/treatment documentation, and communication and Internet access hardware and software.
• Communication: The graduate assistant Athletic Trainer will effectively communicate verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with athletes and serve as a liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Professional Development: The graduate assistant Athletic Trainer must engage in professional development for his/herself. He/she is responsible for keeping up with the current trends and developments; as well as the implementation in order to perform duties more effectively.
• Working with Team Physicians and

Other Sports Medicine Professionals:

The graduate assistant Athletic Trainer will work closely with the team physicians and extended sports medicine staff regarding the care and management of injuries and illnesses.

This includes serving as the liaison between the athletic department and the medical community, regarding the health care of the student-athletes with referrals to physicians and allied health care professionals.

• Promote the Brand of the Athletic Department and the University: Shall continually strive to enhance the image of the Sul Ross State University Athletics Department and its programs through in-game conduct, interpersonal contacts with parents, visitors, university faculty/staff, and community citizens. Additionally, the graduate Athletic Trainer shall participate in Athletic Department and University-sponsored events and initiatives;
• Create an Atmosphere of Compliance: Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the NCAA, the ASC, and the Sul Ross State University Athletic Department. Supervise and ensure that any students and any other employees and/or volunteers for whom you are administratively responsible comply with the aforesaid policies, rules, and regulations.

Supervision

Received:
Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine


Given:
Students

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry.

Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary.

Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.

The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing

About SRSU

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas.

At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers.

Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.

The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College.

RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor's degrees as well as master's degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students.

All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferrable work.

More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See our website.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Intent

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Transcript 4
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)

Supplemental Questions

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