Assistant Athletic Trainer, Equestrian

About the role

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The focus of the Assistant Athletic Trainer is to promote and protect the health and well-being of intercollegiate student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Education, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Medical record keeping, documentation, and injury tracking / monitoring
• Various administrative duties to support the operations of the sports medicine program
• Traveling with respective teams to provide care and support while on the road for competition
• Working weekends to provide coverage for competitions and practices

Requirements

• Master’s degree is required, preferably in Sports Medicine or Athletic Training
• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience is required
• Experience with women's equestrian is a plus
• NATA-BOC Certification is required
• Texas License (or eligibility for) as an Athletic Trainer is required
• Certification(s) in AED, CPR and First Aid is required

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Basic or functional working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to learn and utilize injury documentation and tracking software

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Sit for long periods of time
• Bend, squat, stand, kneel
• Reach above shoulders
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Push/Pull
• Carry/lift 50+ lbs
• Walk for long distances
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Exposure to marked changes in temperature/or humidity
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, microwave
• Drives motorized equipment

Benefits

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution. SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.