Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Assistant Athletic Trainer JobID:

3217

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/ Athletic Trainer Date Posted:

4/16/2026

Location:

044

LUFKIN MIDDLE Description:

Assistant Athletic Trainer Qualifications:

LAT Certified, ATC Certified, CDL preferred, with ability to attain

Application Procedure:

Apply Online Selection Procedure:

Interview process

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:

One year 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. 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. Customer Care Skills Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times. Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff. Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others. Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe. Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

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:

Prolongedstanding; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Continual walking; moderate reaching

Lifting:

Moderatelifting 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 Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 4/21/2026 1:17:27 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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