Description

University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Tx. is seecking an Athletic Trainer to provide coverage for the Men's Basketball Division 1 program. The individual is responsible for providing quality athletic training services primarily to their assigned student-athletes and would also support other staff members with athletic training for all student-athletes at University of the Incarnate Word. The Athletic Trainer reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director/Student Well-Being. 

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Requirements

• Coordinates and delivers athletic training services to various athletes at an NCAA Division I institution including, but not limited to, coordination of physical exams, evaluation and treatment of injuries at practices and games, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, counseling within the limits of expertise, pre-practice/game taping, and coverage of all official practices and games.
• Manages, organizes, and maintains the assigned athletic training rooms, equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Refers injured athletes to appropriate health care providers according to guidelines in the Policy & Procedure Manual and within the limits of expertise.
  Exhibits behaviors in strict compliance with the NATA Code of Professional Practice.
• Submits injured athlete status reports to coaches by a mutually agreed time of the day prior to practices and competitions.
  Maintains computerized injury, treatment, incident, insurance, and medication forms and/or databases according to the guidelines in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Communicates with department heads of Athletic Training, Athletic Training Education Program, Team Physicians, Head Coaches, and Athletic Department Personnel as it pertains to athletic training.
• Supervises pre-assigned athletic training students in the practice of proficiencies and competencies as outlined by the Curriculum Director of Athletic Training Education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.