Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer Valley View ISD (Pharr) District Wide - Pharr, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Valley View ISD Job Details Job ID: 5738840 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Primary Purpose Plan, coordinate and supervise all components of athletic training programs for student athletes. Also work under the direction of team physicians 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. Minimum Experience: Three years successful experience as an athletic trainer Major Responsibilities and Duties Illness/Injury Prevention and Treatment Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletics. Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the athletic director to include Special Olympics athletic events. 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. Instruction 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. Detecting and resolving environmental risks to athletes. Rehabilitation/Reconditioning Plan and put in place a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illness sustained by student athletes. Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes. Apply therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes 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 examination 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. Handle student insurance and accident claims. Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed. Adhere to all other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or campus principal. Supervisory Responsibilities Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment and cold packs. Working Conditions Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Continual walking and standing; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside. Exposure to biological hazards, and communicable diseases. Frequent district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Arron Larraga , HR 9701 S. Jackson Rd Pharr, Texas 78577 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education