Instructor/Athletic Trainer

Athletic Training Program Coordinator

Responsible for the success of the total teaching/learning process within the athletic training program, laboratory, and other athletic learning environments. Carries out all the duties and responsibilities of a faculty member while performing the athletic training function for Hill College athletics.

Pay Classification: Hill College Faculty Salary Schedule plus Stipend (minimum starting annual salary $55,000 + $4,000 program coordinator stipend)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Athletics/STEM

Reports To: Dean of STEM (instructional responsibilities) & Athletic Trainer (athletic training responsibilities)

Minimum Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training; or a combination of experience and education that yields the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• State licensure of athletic training (LAT)
• Preferred: Master's degree
• Preferred: National certification of athletic training (ATC)

Minimum Required Experience:

• Preferred: Experience as an Athletic Trainer
• Preferred: Experience in higher education

Required Abilities:

• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to articulate and support the values and Code of Conduct of Hill College.
• Ability to interpret and abide by the policies and procedures of Hill College.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to think critically and apply appropriate problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information, ensuring HIPAA and FERPA compliance.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Demonstrated initiative to engage in continuous learning of new concepts, skills, and experiences.
• Demonstrated organization skills. Demonstrated time-management skills.

Required Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the guidelines of the state agency / accrediting agency for departments with regulation from outside agencies. Working knowledge of all regulations in adherence to required licenses and certifications.
• Working knowledge of the Hill College vision and mission.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs and carries out instruction, including careful planning of the course, preparation of lessons, meeting all scheduled classes, clearly informing students of course requirements, and fairly and impartially grading all students per the standards established by the institution.
• Set a high standard in academic and scholarly excellence, personal integrity, and professional ethics.
• Conducts class discussions of subject matter within the scope of the course, the instructor's field of expertise, and professional competence.
• Contributes to curriculum studies. Adheres to the course syllabi and textbooks adopted for each course.
• Participates as a faculty representative at meetings such as all-staff, commencement exercises, and committee assignments.
• Teaches classes as assigned by the Dean of STEM and/or the Vice President of Student Learning and Success.
• Maintains work area, shops, labs, and/or equipment in safe and sound condition.
• Manages and cares for athletic training equipment.
• Recruit students for the athletic training program.
• Supervises athletic training students during team practices, competition activities, and student-athletes.
• Schedules athletic training students to assist teams during practice and competition.
• Establishes and maintains office hours. Submits all paperwork in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Establishes, maintains, and works within a budget.

Other Information:

• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Travel to other locations as needed.
• Serves on institutional committees and workgroups as directed.
• Weekend and evening work required during designated times.
• Security sensitive position.

Physical Requirements:

• Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work.