Assistant Athletic Trainer

Department: Athletics

Campus: Hill County Campus, Hillsboro, TX

Job Summary: Assists the Athletic Trainer in the scheduling, maintenance and organization of the training room, as well as with team practices, and game coverage.

Minimum Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training; or a combination of experience and education that yields the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• State licensure of athletic training (LAT)

• Preferred: Master's degree

• Preferred: National certification of athletic training (ATC)

Minimum Required Experience:

• Preferred: Experience in athletic training.

• Preferred: Experience in higher education.

Required Abilities:

• Ability to be detail-oriented.

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to operate an personal compatible computer and other standard office equipment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to think critically and apply appropriate problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.

• Ability to articulate and support the values and Code of Conduct of Hill College. Ability to interpret and abide by the policies and procedures of Hill College

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated customer service skills.

• Demonstrated initiative to engage in continuous learning of new concepts, skills, and experiences.

• Demonstrated organization skills. Demonstrated time-management skills.

• Required Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the Hill College vision and mission.

• Working knowledge of all regulations in adherence to required licenses and certifications.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains athletic facilities as assigned by the Athletic Trainer.

• Assists with the athletic training room, practice, and game coverage.

• Assists in the recruitment and scouting of potential student trainers.

• Teaches physical education courses as needed.

• Maintains work area, shops, labs, and/or equipment in safe and sound condition. Manages and cares for athletic training equipment.

• Supervises athletic training students during team practices, competition activities, and student athletes.

• Schedules athletic training students to assist teams during practice and competition.

Other Information:

• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.

• Serves on institutional committees and workgroups as directed.

• Weekend and evening work required during athletic seasons.

• Security sensitive position.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Light work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work.