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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of an athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the consent of a team physician to carry out the practices of prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Valid Licensed Athletic Trainer State of Texas
CPR/AED Certified
Professional Liability Insurance
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services
Ability to provide emergency care
Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to treat student athletes
Excellent organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Illness/Injury Prevention
1.1 Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program.
1.2 Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the head Athletic Trainer.
1.3 Establish and maintain effective communications with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
1.4 Provide physical conditioning training to student athletics.
1.5 Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
1.6 Prepare student athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed.
1.7 Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage.
1.8 Detect and resolve environment risks to student athletes.
2. Rehabilitation/Reconditioning
2.1 Plan and put in place a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illness sustained by student athletes.
2.2 Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual student athletes.
2.3 Apply therapeutic modalities and instruct student athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.
2.4 Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of student athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to competition.
2.5 Follow the professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding the use of drugs and therapeutic agents for the treatment and rehabilitation of injured student athletes.
3. Administration
3.1 Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
3.2 Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct as described in board policy.
3.3 Observe professional and ethical standards, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Professional Educators Code of Ethics.
3.4 Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise the work of student athletic trainers
EQUIPMENT USED
Exercise equipment and devices including but not limited to: stationary bikes, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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. Exposed to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
District Benefits:
Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCBS
Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life Insurance Products
District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
State Personal Leave Days
Local Sick Leave Days
Texas Teachers Retirement System