Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Reports to: Chief of Development & School Health

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 and 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: At least 3 years' experience as an athletic trainer

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 of 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 fill 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

This position will be evaluated in accordance with Faith Family Academy policies. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.