Associate Athletic Trainer​/Assistant Athletic Trainer

Office

Location:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539, MASS Building 2 nd Floor.

Contact:  (Edinburg) |  (Brownsville). Office hours:
Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. − 5:00 p.m.

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Posting Number: SRGV
8390 |
Working Title: ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER/ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER |
Number of Vacancies: 2 |
Location: Edinburg, Texas |
Employment Category: Full‑Time |
FLSA: Exempt |
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience |
Salary: Commensurate with Experience |
Position Available Date: 07/10/2025

Associate Athletic Trainer
:
Supervise day‑to‑day operations of the athletic training area, provide medical supervision and care, monitor safety of equipment, and offer administrative oversight for assigned operations.

Assistant Athletic Trainer
:
Assist with medical supervision and care of student athletes, monitor equipment safety, provide administrative support, and address injury‑related needs.

• Evaluate injuries and determine subsequent care or referral.
• Lead, mentor, and guide athletic assistants.
• Manage medical supply levels in training rooms.
• Ensure all medical equipment is functional and coordinate maintenance.
• Serve as main contact for concussion and EMR software.
• Direct clinical mentor for assistant Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Assist with medical/injury needs, including transportation to medical facilities.
• Direct medical supervision of team practices and events.
• Implement medical emergency action plan.
• Document injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation.
• Maintain medical records.
• Develop injury‑prevention flexibility and strength programs.
• Develop progressive rehabilitation programs for safe return to activity.
• Administer daily treatment, including stretching, massage, and therapeutic modalities.
• Plan, coordinate, and review physical exam processes and drug testing procedures.
• Travel with sports teams for medical coverage.
• Supervise and instruct student trainers in the internship program.
• Counsel student athletes on injury, health, safety, and nutrition topics.
• Conduct annual evaluation and professional development of assigned staff.
• Assist with pre‑ and post‑practice and event preparation of athletes and venue.
• Attend compliance meetings to maintain knowledge of current policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Evaluate injuries and determine appropriate care or referral.
• Direct medical supervision of team practices and events.
• Implement medical emergency action plan.
• Document injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation.
• Maintain medical records.
• Develop injury‑prevention flexibility and strength programs.
• Develop progressive rehabilitation programs for safe return to activity.
• Administer daily treatment, including stretching, massage, and therapeutic modalities.
• Coordinate physical exam process and drug testing procedures.
• Travel with sports teams for medical coverage.
• Supervise and instruct student trainers in the internship program.
• Counsel student athletes on injury, health, safety, and nutrition topics.
• Assist with pre‑ and post‑practice and event preparation of athletes and venue.
• Schedule and transport injured student athletes to appropriate medical facilities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Associate Athletic Trainer
:
Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, kinesiology, or related field from an accredited university.

Assistant Athletic Trainer
:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred Education
:
Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, or Sports Medicine from an accredited institution.

• Authorized to operate a University‑Owned vehicle for official business (subject to a motor vehicle record check).
• NATA BOC Certification or eligible for certification exam.
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