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:

Two years experience as an athletic trainer or internship

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:  Frequently moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.