Job Description

Description of Duties: The Athletic Trainer will be a part of the Department of Athletics and will work under the direction of the Division Chair reporting to the Athletic Director.

1. To teach athletic training courses as assigned.

2. To supervise student trainers in the classroom, training room, and at other sites.

3. To develop, direct, and administer an athletic training facility.

4. To provide athletic training support services for all athletic programs at the college.

5. To develop and administer an annual budget for the athletic training facility and instructional program.

6. To travel with athletic teams as assigned.

7. To order, maintain, and update training supplies.

8. To coordinate athletic students insurance.

9. To recruit students to the Athletic Trainer Program.

10. To function as a team member in the Department of Athletics and the Division of Student Services in the development and implementation of processes necessary to accomplish the goals and philosophy of the division and the college.

11. To assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Instructional Services, Athletic Director, and/or the College President.

Travel required: Some to various events

Experience and Training: BOC certification or eligible, Texas State License or eligible, and 1 -3 years experience. However, new grads and young professionals are encouraged to apply.

Education: Master's preferred, minimum Bachelor's in Athletic Training or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Provide athletic training and emergency care for athletic related injuries. Treatment, rehabilitation and modality usage. Assist with drug screening. Past knowledge and use of SportsWare.

Preferred Qualifications: First Aid/CPR Certified and/or Instructor. Some teaching may be required. Highly organized, great work ethic and willingness to become part of a very cohesive team.

Minimum Educational Qualifications: BS in Athletic Training or related degree

Maximum Educational Qualifications: None

Salary or Salary Range: This is an 11 month full time position with full time benefits. The salary range is $46,918 to $54,384 depending on education and experience. The salary range is based on the Administrative salary schedule of Bachelor's: 410 to Master's: 435. This position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  

The Board of Vernon College (VC) has adopted a policy of equal opportunity in employment and in all other human resources functions of this institution. It is against the policy of the college to discriminate against, or exclude from participation in any benefits or activities either on the employees or in the student body, any person on the grounds of race, color, gender, religion, age, disability, or national origin.

This is a security-sensitive position and is subject to a criminal history record. Criminal history records will be used only for the purpose of evaluating applicants for employment in security-sensitive positions. (Texas Government Code 411.094 & Texas Education Code 51.215)

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