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Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
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.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Position:
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.
The primary role of the is to provide services that address the education, prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The assistant athletic trainer will have duties and responsibilities that support and provide care to all Division-1 varsity student-athletes with an emphasis on equestrian.
Additional sport/administrative duties may be assigned/determined by the Associate Athletic Director of Student Health and Well-being. The role of the assistant athletic trainer is vital in supporting the mission and values of the SMU Athletic Department. While working within the scope of state and national regulations and guidelines, the athletic trainer will also provide significant contributions towards safety and risk management.
Essential Functions:
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. May also need to travel to attend continuing education events.
Working weekends to provide coverage for competitions and practices. The athletics schedule is ever changing and as a result candidate must be able to adapt to schedule demands.
Work through a variety of weather and environmental conditions, long hours, and hands-on assignments that can provide physical demands may be necessary at times.
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Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
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.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Position:
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.
The primary role of the is to provide services that address the education, prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The assistant athletic trainer will have duties and responsibilities that support and provide care to all Division-1 varsity student-athletes with an emphasis on equestrian.
Additional sport/administrative duties may be assigned/determined by the Associate Athletic Director of Student Health and Well-being. The role of the assistant athletic trainer is vital in supporting the mission and values of the SMU Athletic Department. While working within the scope of state and national regulations and guidelines, the athletic trainer will also provide significant contributions towards safety and risk management.
Essential Functions:
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. May also need to travel to attend continuing education events.
Working weekends to provide coverage for competitions and practices. The athletics schedule is ever changing and as a result candidate must be able to adapt to schedule demands.
Work through a variety of weather and environmental conditions, long hours, and hands-on assignments that can provide physical demands may be necessary at times.
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Education and Experience:
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also be an effective communicator through email.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must have a basic or functional working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Must also have the ability to learn and utilize injury documentation and tracking software.
An NATA-BOC Certification is required.
A Texas License (or eligibility for) as an Athletic Trainer is required.
Certification(s) in AED, CPR and First Aid is required.
Other related or relevant certifications (EMT, Dry Needling, CES, PES, BFR, Graston Technique, etc.) are preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Deadline to Apply:
Priority consideration may be given to applications received by August 3rd, 2026.
Position will remain open until filled.
EEO Statement
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
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.
The value of learning at SMU isn''t just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
'',''!*!
Education and Experience:
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also be an effective communicator through email.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must have a basic or functional working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Must also have the ability to learn and utilize injury documentation and tracking software.
An NATA-BOC Certification is required.
A Texas License (or eligibility for) as an Athletic Trainer is required.
Certification(s) in AED, CPR and First Aid is required.
Other related or relevant certifications (EMT, Dry Needling, CES, PES, BFR, Graston Technique, etc.) are preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Deadline to Apply:
Priority consideration may be given to applications received by August 3rd, 2026.
Position will remain open until filled.
EEO Statement
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
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.
The value of learning at SMU isn''t just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
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