Athletic Trainer
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Principal, Athletic Director
Date Revised: January 2020 Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Pay Grade/Days: AISD Payscale/Days
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 prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:- Bachelor's degree
- Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers
- 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: 1-3 years experience as an athletic trainer
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.
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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct the work of student assistants.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs; automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Continual walking; moderate reaching
- Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying
- Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; frequent districtwide and statewide travel
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; 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.
Academy ISD (AISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment should contact the district Title IX coordinator. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination on the basis of a disability should contact the district ADA/Section 504 coordinator. Questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any other reason should be directed to the Superintendent at 704 E. Main St. Little River Academy, TX 76554, phone (254-982-4304).
