Tarleton State University

Head Athletic Trainer Men's & Women's Track/CC

Stephenville, TX · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$100kDetected 22 days ago

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About the role

Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond.
At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff.
Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee.

Supports assigned varsity team(s)
handle walk-in-care and supports special events as assigned
Implement measures to prevent injuries and prepare athletes for practice and competition, including taping, bracing, therapeutic exercise, movement screens and wearable technology
Refers student-athletes to team physicians as appropriate and implements physician's instructions regarding management of athletic injuries
Maintains Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers and/or Texas Athletic Training Licensure
Supports assigned varsity team(s); handle walk-in-care and supports special events as assigned
Carries out various administrative responsibilities needed to maintain operational procedures of a Division I Athletic Training Facility per Tarleton State Sports Medicine Guidelines
Maintains thorough knowledge of and adheres to and enforces all Tarleton, Association, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application.
Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Master's Degree, Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers and/or Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer.
If outside of Texas, candidates must be eligible for Texas State Licensure.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Non-traditional work hours including nights, weekend and travel are required.
The ability to maintain a valid driver's license and to drive personal, institutional and rental vehicles are required.
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Two to three (2-3) years employed experience as a certified athletic trainer in secondary school, collegiate or professional athletics is preferred.
Candidates with experience in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy or soft tissue certifications are preferred.

The target base annual salary range is $53,745 up to $76,321 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Coordinates medical care of intercollegiate student-athletes consistent with the Tarleton State Sports Medicine Guidelines.
Provides appropriate practice and game day coverage, including team travel as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
Supports the education of Tarleton State's Masters Athletic Training Students through their preceptor role
Prepares and maintains medical records, including but not limited to the documentation of injury reports, medical treatments, rehabilitation programs, medical referrals and other medical records
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees.
Our Careers Page offers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.
This position provides athletic training services to intercollegiate student-athletes to ensure appropriate medical care, injury prevention, and treatment.
include coordinating care with team physicians, communicating with coaches and athletics administration, and maintaining accurate and timely medical documentation.
The position requires consistent collaboration with strength and conditioning staff and other campus departments to support student-athlete health and safety.
The role involves managing multiple student-athletes simultaneously, prioritizing care, and implementing plans that support both short-term recovery and long-term health.

No matter where you're located-on campus or online-you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

This listing is sourced directly from Tarleton State University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.