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 / 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
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.
- Reimbursement for Texas Licensure fee & BOC, CPR / First Aid Certification