Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Frenship ISD Pay Range: $55,542 to $78,294 This position is based on years of experience. This is a 211-day position.

Primary Purpose: Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of athletic training program for student athletes. Also work under the direction of team physician to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree
• Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers
• 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
• Experience: 2-3 year's experience as an athletic trainer (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by athletic director.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
• Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
• Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
• Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent judgments about how to deal with injuries.
• Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage, including assessing injuries and deciding whether an athlete should seek further medical attention and should discontinue participation in the athletic event.
• Establish specific procedures to be carried out by a coach or student trainer in the event of a medical emergency.
• Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes.
• Rehabilitation/Reconditioning: Plan and put in place 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.
• Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes.
• Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
• Follow 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 physical and computerized 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.
• Supervise the work of student assistants.

Equipment Used: Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs.

Mental Demands/Physical Demand/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Athletic equipment including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs.
• Posture: Prolonged standing; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; frequent driving; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching.
• Motion: Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned.
• Lifting: Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)
• Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.