Job Title:                     Athletic Trainer

Reports to:                  Campus Athletic Coordinator/Principal/Director of Athletics

Dept. /School:              Athletics

Wage/Hour Status:       Exempt

Pay Grade/Days:           Teacher/ 187 days

Date Revised:              2/21/2020

 

Primary Purpose:

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the direction and supervision of the team physician (s) to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree

Current license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers

NATA Certification Preferred

Texas teacher certifications preferred – OR commitment to obtain teacher certification within 3 years

 

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services

Ability to provide emergency care

Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to treat student athletes

Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistants

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

 

Experience

0 years if experience as an athletic trainer

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Illness/Injury Prevention

1. Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
2. Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the Campus/District Head Trainer or Campus Athletic Coordinator.
3. Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
4. Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
5. Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
6. Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape wraps, splints, braces, and other accepted protective devices as needed.
7. Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage.
8. Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes prior to and during practice.

 

Rehabilitation/Reconditioning

1. Plan and put in place a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.
2. Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes.
3. Apply therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.
4. Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to play.
5. Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.

 

Administration

1. Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examination and screening.
2. Select, train, and supervise student assistants.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
4. Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.
5. Process all Rank One paperwork and ensure each team’s roster is up to date and student athletes are medically cleared to participate.
6. Ensure district personnel are informed of major injuries that could require an insurance claim.

 

Other:

Regular attendance

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise the work of student trainers

 

Equipment used:

Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bikes, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin path, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs.

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Continual walking and standing; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside (exposure to the sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Frequent district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

 

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.