Athletic Trainer

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for providing care and prevention of athletic injuries including therapeutic rehabilitation of injured athletes to allow for the least amount of loss of competition while keeping the mental and physical welfare of the athlete as the top priority

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree, required

Licensed by the Texas Board of Athletic Trainers, required

Certification, National Athletic Trainer’s Association, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to provide first aide, CPR and to assess physical injuries of athletes

Experience:

Clinical/professional experience in related field, preferred

Working Days:  205

Daily Rate pay range:

 Minimum:  $  300.55

 Maximum: $  419.33

Note:  Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Treat and/or supervise the treatment of athletic injuries and conditions.

2. Assist at games and practices as determined by the athletic coordinator and/or athletic director.

3. Assist and advise the coaching staff and athletes regarding conditioning programs and the selection, care and fitting of protective equipment.

4. Supervise the training room open as needed.

5. Report all injuries to the athletic coordinator’s office.

6. Refer athletic injuries to physician, as appropriate.

7. Develop and supervise appropriate treatment and rehabilitation programs for the injured athlete under the direction of a physician.

8. Maintain records and facilitate physicals, acknowledgment of rules forms, insurance claims, medical bill and other required documentation.

9. Give aid to injured athletes from opposing teams when that team is not accompanied by a trainer.

10. Recruit, train, direct and supervise student trainers.

11. Maintain budgetary records and requisitions, organize and inventory training room supplies.

12. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

13. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise student trainers

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, copier, adding machine, fax machine, multimedia equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate projects and activities; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Lift and move equipment and/or injured students as needed; extended exposure to varied weather; contact with blood