Athletic Trainer

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Coaching, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Driver's License, Emergency Care, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Game Design, Genetics, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Providers, Human Resources, Insurance, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medications, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, Retirement Plan, Service Delivery, Sports Medicine, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Treatment Evaluation, University/School Policies, University/School Regulations
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
4 days ago

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Athletic Trainer UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing quality athletic training services primarily to their assigned student-athletes and supports other staff members with athletic training for all student-athletes at University of the Incarnate Word. The Athletic Trainer reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

Benefits

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation's Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

Job Duty Name Essential Job Duties Description of Job Duties

  • 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the NATA Code of Professional Practice.
  • Must be organized and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to communicate and work well with other departments and student athletes.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree from a CAATE - accredited Athletic Training program.

Required Work Experience

  • No experience required with Master's Degree by date of assignment.
  • Two (2) years of professional athletic training experience if holding a Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree from a CAATE - accredited Athletic Training program or affiliated field.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

  • BOC Certified, Texas licensure or eligible.
  • Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours

Typical hours Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm with flexibility, based on schedule of assigned sport. Note that hours will include some nights and weekends as appropriate.

Physical Demands

  • Requires lifting of 50lb of equipment as well as lift-assist of injured athletes.
  • Dexterity to perform typical trainer functions including the administration of emergency care when necessary.
  • Ability to effectively move about to appropriately demonstrate weight training exercises to build appropriate strength and muscle sets, as well as assist as appropriate during games.
  • Exposure to extreme weather.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number AS2273PO Number of Vacancies 1 Job Type Full Time Job Category Administrator (exempt) Desired Start Date 07/16/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Senior Associate Athletic Director/Student Well Being Salary $46,000 Annualized Open Date 06/11/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A

EOE

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).

Title IX

This position is considered a "Responsible Employee" under Title IX federal regulations and "Mandatory Reporter" under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

  • Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • UIW Website

  • HigherEdJobs.com

  • Indeed

  • LinkedIn

  • WorkplaceDiversity.com

  • HispanicDiversity.com

  • BlackJobCenter.com

  • WomensJobCenter.com

  • VeteransConnect.com

  • Personal Referral

  • Employee Referral

  • Other

  • If you selected other, please tell us where?

(Open Ended Question)

    • Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited CAATE institution?
  • No

  • Yes

    • This position requires 2 years of professional athletic training experience with a Bachelor's Degree OR no experience if you currently hold or will hold a Master's Degree in Athletic Training by date of assignment. Do you have at least one of the following?
  • Yes, Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training + 2 years professional athletic training experience + Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

  • Yes, Master's Degree in Athletic Training

  • Yes, Master's Degree in Athletic Training by date of assignment

  • No

    • Do you currently hold or are you eligible to obtain BOC certification in Athletic Training within the State of Texas?
  • No

  • Yes, currently hold certification

  • Yes, eligible for said certification within Texas

    • Do you currently have a valid driver's license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?
  • No

  • Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old

About the Company

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University of the Incarnate Word

One of the leading comprehensive universities in Texas, the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio strives to educate men and women who will become concerned and enlightened citizens with values developed in a Judeo-Christian tradition. In 1881 the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded Incarnate Word College as a center of higher education for young women. The college was admitted to membership in the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1919, and joined the Texas Association of Colleges as a senior college in 1920. The Graduate Studies division was established in 1950. Male students were first admitted into the college's undergraduate programs in 1970. Incarnate Word College became the University of the Incarnate Word in 1996. Today, UIW is a Hispanic-Serving Institution under federal guidelines.

UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth-largest private university in the state. The enrollment reflects the diversity of South Texas, as more than 60 percent of the students are from racial or ethnic minority groups. UIW is ranked No. 1 nationally among faith-based universities in the conferring of bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics by the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine, and No. 6 nationally among all private, not-for-profit universities. International students comprise 14% of the student body, and they represent over 70 countries. Seventy-five percent of the students depend upon financial aid. A majority of the students are first-generation college attendees.

UIW offers 80 undergraduate and graduate fields of study, including the Ph.D. in Education and doctoral degrees in pharmacy (Pharm.D.), optometry (OD), nursing practice (DNP), physical therapy (DPT) and business administration (DBA). UIW is one of twenty universities in the U.S. with an optometry program, while the pharmacy school is the only one in Texas at a private university. In fall, 2017, the School of Osteopathic Medicine will welcome its first class of students to a new facility at Brooks City Base.

In athletics, UIW is a member of the Division 1 Southland Conference. UIW fielded its first football team in 2009, which plays in Benson Stadium, named after New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson.

With a student-to-faculty classroom ratio of 14:1, UIW is a wireless campus that provides students with an environment that encourages excellence in academics. As part of its international efforts, UIW has agreements for reciprocal education with 123 universities in 40 countries. It also operates academic sites in Mexico City and Irapuato, Mexico, and Heidelberg, Germany.

In 2017, UIW was chosen as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” in a national survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the ninth year in a row it has received this prestigious distinction. UIW also made the national Top 10 Honor Roll for eight consecutive years, in the medium-sized classification for universities with enrollments between 3,000 and 9,999 students. The graduate nursing program has been recognized as one of the top 65 graduate programs nationally by U.S. News Media Group.

The University of the Incarnate Word is accredited to award baccalaureate and graduate degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It also is accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing, the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, the American Music Therapy Association, the Council of Education of the Deaf, the American Dietetic Association, and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1881
WEBSITE
http://www.uiw.edu/