Assistant Athletic Trainer Brownwood, Texas Howard Payne University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Background investigations will be conducted. The University is a "Drug Free Workplace." Applicants and employees may be required to take a drug and alcohol test at any time. Position Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer Posting Date: April 17, 2014 Start Date: Classification: Immediately Full-time (12 month) Exempt Employee Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. Howard Payne University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian mission and purpose of Howard Payne University and lead lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church with preference being given to applicants who are Baptists. As a condition of employment, employees are paid by Direct Deposit. Your signature on this job description indicates your understanding and affirmation of these statements. Job Duties: The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with all aspects of medical services for all athletic practices and events for the university; supervise the athletic training students; maintain medical records, athletic insurance, budget for the training department, and serve as NCAA drug education and testing coordinator. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will help with the supervision of student assembly and chapel, and the academic success of athletic training students. Minimum Requirements: Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications below will be considered. A Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from an accredited four-year college in pre-professional and professional study in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is required. A Master s degree (M. S.) is preferred. Certified by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification is preferred. Must be licensed by the Texas State Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers. Must maintain a current Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle on behalf of the University and a Commercial Driver s License is required to drive a bus on behalf of the University. Background screening will be conducted. Howard Payne University is a Drug Free Workplace and drug and alcohol tests may be required. The University: Howard Payne University is a Christian, private, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and a member of NCAA III and the American Southwest Conference. The University is located in Brownwood, Texas, a city of over 20,000 situated near the geographical center of the state in the northern part of the beautiful Texas hill country. Approximately 83 full-time faculty teach over 1,000 students in the University's six schools. Expectation: Employees are expected to conform to the basic ideals of a church-related university and actively participate in a local evangelical Christian church and community activities. Preference may be given to applicants who are Baptists. To Apply: Submit an Employment Application (available at: www.hputx.edu/jobs), resume, and three professional references to: Howard Payne University Office of Human Resources Packer Administration Building, Room 210 1017 Fisk Street Brownwood, Texas 76801 E-mail: hr@hputx.edu Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Description Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer Department: University Athletics Salary Range: Based on Experience and Training Supervisor's Job Title: Head Athletic Trainer FLSA Status: Exempt Prepared By: Mike Jones, Athletic Director Prepared Date: March 4, 2010 Approved By: Bill Fishback, Assistant V.P. for Business & Human Resources Approved Date: March 4, 2010 Expectation - Howard Payne University seeks to employ Christians, who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. The University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Howard Payne University expects its employees to be professing Christians and be willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the University. As a result, the University expects employees to lead lives of service through active involvement in Christian religious life both on campus and through a local church. Your signature on this Job Description indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements. General Job Summary Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer evaluates physical condition and advises and treats athletes to maintain maximum physical health for participation in athletic competition. The Assistant Athletic Trainer also maintains medical records, athletic insurance, and other medical paperwork required from the university s athletes and student support personnel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - include the following. These duties may be performed personally or through subordinate employees and athletic training students: Other duties may be assigned. 1. Assist in budgeting for the Athletic Training department. 2. Assist with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) drug education and athletic department drug testing. 3. Plan and implement comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention programs. 4. Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, and community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries. 5. Recommend special diets in order to improve athletes' health, increase their stamina, and/or alter their weight. 6. Confer with coaches in order to select protective equipment. 7. Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment. 8. Provide medical coverage for all assigned athletic games (at home and away from Brownwood), practices and events for the university. 1
9. Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment. 10. Apply protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces to body parts. 11. Accompany injured athletes to hospitals. 12. Care for athletic injuries using physical therapy equipment, techniques, and medication. 13. Evaluate athletes' readiness to play, and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted. 14. Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians. 15. Collaborate with physicians in order to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. 16. Supervise the athletic training students. 17. Assist with the supervision of Student Assembly and Chapel, and the academic success of athletic training students. 18. May teach three to six credit hours per semester, as needed per qualifications. Compliance with NCAA Rules and Regulations An additional Essential Duty of all Athletic Trainers is to assist coaches in complying with all NCAA and American Southwest Conference (ASC) regulations, including but not limited to: Playing and Practicing Seasons. Coach s involvement in recruiting efforts. Coaches not being allowed to observe or have current team members report on player s skills or abilities related to pick-up games, etc. Ensuring pre-season and post-season workouts are strictly voluntary, open to all students, and may not involve any athletically related activity. Supervisory Responsibilities - Assists the Director of Athletic Training Education in the supervision and recruitment of the 20-40 athletic training students as to class attendance, tutoring attendance, academic problems, and degree requirements. Responsibilities also include recruiting and interviewing athletic training students, as well as planning, training, assigning, and directing work of the athletic training students. Required Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. 2
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the University s mission statement and values. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Education and/or Experience A Master's degree (M. S.) in athletic training or a related field from an accredited University preferred, Bachelor s degree required. Required Certificates and Licenses - Must maintain a current Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle on behalf of the University. Preferred, certified by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, and must be licensed by the Texas State Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers. Required Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, fans, or employees of the University Required Math Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Required Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Required Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and word processing software. Other Required Qualifications - Must be able to travel with teams on out of town trips. Required Physical Abilities - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Normal Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 3
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and is regularly exposed to extreme outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used to clean and/or renovate buildings and maintain the grounds and athletic fields of the University. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. By my signature below, I confirm I have read, understand and can meet all of the expectations and physical requirements in this Job Description. Signature Date 4