Head Athletic Trainer-Volleyball & Beach Volleyball

Job Title

Head Athletic Trainer-Volleyball & Beach Volleyball

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

04340000 Division of Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Head Athletic Trainer, Volleyball & Beach Volleyball in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. 

  

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 

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Head Athletic Trainer, Volleyball & Beach Volleyball

This position provides athletic training services to inter-collegiate athletes to ensure proper medical care, prevention and treatment of injuries.  Individuals must have the ability to make independent decisions in the following areas: injury assessment, injury referrals, injury care management, return to play, emergency care, communication and administration under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.  This position requires the ability to work with the athletic training staff, strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic administration, team physicians, and various departments across campus. Individuals must possess the skills necessary to multi-task, complete tasks on time, and plan effective strategies to manage multiple student athletes.  A staff athletic trainer is generally assigned to support specific varsity teams with various administrative responsibilities.  This is a twelve-month position with full benefits. 

Work hours will vary based upon the time of year but do include evenings, weekend and travel with assigned sport.    Due to the non-traditional work hours of collegiate athletics, work hours can be flexible, especially out of season to promote work-life balance.  The work required is in-person and located in Stephenville, TX. 

Responsibilities

75% - Clinical care for assigned student-athletes

• Coordinates medical care of intercollegiate student-athletes consistent with the Tarleton State Sports Medicine Guidelines.    Care includes the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return to play decisions and emergency care of inju