Athletic Trainer & Assistant Professor Kinesiology

Position summary:

The instructor is responsible for student learning in his/her discipline of expertise.  The instructor also assists the instructional leader and other administrative personnel in activities designed to enhance the effectiveness of the instructional process and to support the mission of the College.
 

Position responsibilities:

• Teach Athletic Training courses during the academic year.
• Develop course syllabi, create exams/quizzes, homework assignments, and grading.
• Develop and teach hybrid or blended classes.
• Be able to provide courses on Blackboard and use instructional technology in the classroom.
• Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: participation in academic advising, registration, and regular office hours. It is expected that all instructors participate in committee work, professional development activities, and student recruitment/retention activities.
• Direct oversight of daily operations of all athletic training facilities.
• Direct supervision and evaluation of athletic training staff and student athletic trainers.
• Develop and manage emergency action planning.
• Work with Sports Medicine team physicians to deliver care to student athletes.
• Coordinating and participating in pre-season physicals for all student athletes.
• Travels with teams as needed.
• Maintains inventory of training supplies. Prepare orders for supplies as needed.
• Maintain medical records & manage insurance claim processing for student-athlete injuries.
• Providing athletic training services for all Kilgore College athletics.
• Providing licensed athletic training service for all Kilgore College hosted athletic events as needed.
• Refers student-athletes for physician care as needed.
• Oversee the Student Athletic Training Program.
• Recruit Student Athletic Trainers.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or Department Chair.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Board of Certification (BOC certification), possess or be eligible for athletic training licensure in the state of Texas.
• Current CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers or Professional Rescuers.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a college athletic trainer and/or instructor and a commitment to excellence in teaching are preferred.  
• Preference will be given to applicants with three or more years of athletic training experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the college liability policy.
• Must be able to drive an automobile and 15-passenger van.
• Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports    0 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, Sit, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste or smell.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Safety:

Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Salary & Benefits: 

• Generous paid leave time including sick and Holidays. 
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $58,766 for a master’s degree to $68,169 for a doctorate. Additional compensation is calculated based on years of experience in the field. Overload and summer classes are paid separately. A stipend is also provided.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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