Athletic Trainer

Job Title: Athletic Trainer Exemption Status: Test Exempt Reports to: Athletic Director Dept.: School Athletics Assigned Camp: Pay Grade 2 Admin

Primary Purpose Plan coordinate and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the direction of the team physician to provide athletic training in the form of health care that includes principles and methods for managing and treating athletic injuries for student athletes in good general health.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree
• Certification: Valid license from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
• Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and injury prevention
• Ability to provide emergency care and rehabilitation for student athletic injuries
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistants
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience 3 years experience as an athletic trainer preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
• Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests and prepare athletes using protective techniques and devices as needed.
• Provide emergency or continued care and refer athletes to physician for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Detect and resolve risks to athletes and determine continued participation in athletic events.
• Develop and establish specific procedures to be carried out in the event of a medical emergency.
• Provide health care information and counsel and instruct student athletes on subject matter related to athletic training.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Rehabilitation/Reconditioning

• Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.
• Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes, apply therapeutic modalities, and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.
• Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
• Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
• Follow and enforce professional ethical and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Administration

• Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
• Select, train, and supervise student assistants.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents, including medical accident and treatment records as required.
• Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct the work of student assistants.

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Physical Demands

• Posture: Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Continual walking, moderate reaching.
• Lifting: Frequently moderate lifting or carrying 15-44 pounds.

Environmental Factors

• Work outside: exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Work inside: exposure to noise, exposure to biological hazards (bacteria and communicable diseases).
• Frequent districtwide and statewide travel.

Tools/Equipment Used

• Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs.
• Automated external defibrillator (AED).

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

This stipend is in addition to your regular salary. Your assignment may require work before the start date or after the end date for your contract assignment. Your stipend includes payment for all duties, responsibilities, and additional time your supplemental duty may require. All job duties must be fulfilled to receive the funds. A stipend associated with this supplemental duty may be prorated if you do not complete the assignment or your assignment is terminated for any reason.

Your supplemental duty is at-will and is not part of your regular employment contract with the district. There is no property right to your continuation of the assignment. This compensation is not guaranteed for future years. By signing this document you understand your responsibilities associated with this stipend.

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