Athletic Trainer (26-27)

Athletic Trainer

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 from accredited university
• Valid license from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
• 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:

• 3 years experience as an Athletic Trainer

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
2. Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
3. Attend practice sessions and athletic contests and prepare athletes using protective techniques and devices as needed.
4. Provide emergency or continued care and refer athletes to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
5. Detect and resolve risks to athletes and determine continued participation in athletic events.
6. Develop and establish specific procedures to be carried out in the event of a medical emergency.
7. Provide health care information and counsel and instruct student athletes on subject matter related to athletic training.
8. Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.

Rehabilitation/Reconditioning:

1. Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.
2. Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes, apply therapeutic modalities, and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.
3. Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
4. Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
5. Follow and enforce professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Administration

1. Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
2. Conducts drug testing of athletes as necessary
3. Select, train, and supervise student assistants.
4. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
5. Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.
6. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

General Employee Requirements:

• Quality of Work complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
• Quantity of Work demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
• Work Habits display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Communication communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
• Dependability adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.
• Cooperation work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
• Initiative seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
• Adaptability adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.
• Judgment effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.
• Attendance attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
• Punctuality arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements.

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; work prolonged or irregular hours