Job Summary:
Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the direction of the team physician to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning and rehabilitation of injuries.
Qualifications:
Required Education/Certification:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited athletic training program.
- Current Texas Athletic Training License
- Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification.
Preferred:
- Certification through NATA BOC
- Certification to teach in the state of Texas or be willing to obtain teaching certification
- Prior Experience working in the secondary level
- Familiarity with Rank One Software Program
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services
- Ability to provide emergency care
- Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to apply appropriate treatment to treat student athletic injuries
- Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistants
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Writing composition capabilities; negotiation skills, familiarity and marketing functions.
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); RankOne, Basic Social Media Competency
Experience:
Two to Five years of experience as an athletic trainer in high school or college or prior work in the medical profession.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Aid in overseeing the District Athletics Programs
- Work in conjunction with campus nurses, Director of Athletics, and athletic staff
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documentsincluding medical, incident, and treatment records as required.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
- Write routine reports and/or correspondences
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Be available to supervise and treat student athletics during athletics periods and attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by Director of Athletics.
- Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps,splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed.
- Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
- Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent judgments about how to deal with injuries
- Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
- Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, and practices.
- Seeks, accepts and responds to feedback.
Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Continual walking and standing; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
- Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside.
- Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.
- Frequent district-wide travel.
- Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
Other Factors:
Desirable personal traits such as: willingness to accept responsibilities and to cooperate with other
employees; sociable, understanding and courteous; learns readily; able to organize work and establish priorities; ability to handle confidential materials; able to deal effectively with the public.
Although this is an accurate description of employment prerequisites, responsibilities and duties for a District Athletic Trainer, part or all of this job description is subject to change upon notice and may include any other duties as assigned by the Employer.