An Athletic Trainer treats injuries and provides training to minimize the risk of injury for athletes and people playing sports. Responds when an athlete is injured on the field. Works for schools or colleges, for professional sports teams, or in physicians' offices.
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:
Bachelors 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 students? athletes and assistants Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Two (2) years experience as an athletic trainer, preferred
Responsibilities:
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. 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 for drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes. 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.
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 disease; frequent districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours
Salary:
Days of Duty 207
Minimum Pay:
$272.95
Midpoint:
$275.12
Maximum:
$348.80
Pay:
$272.95 - $348.80 per day
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Parental leave Retirement plan
