Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

UIW Mission

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 the University of the Incarnate Word. The Athletic Trainer reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• Requires lifting of 50 lb 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 Number: AS2273PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category:
Administrator (exempt)
Desired

Start Date:

07/16/2026

Reports To:

Senior Associate Athletic Director/Student Well Being
Salary: $46,000 Annualized
Open Date: 06/11/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes

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).