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Athletic Trainer
Position Purpose
Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of an athletic training program for student-athletes. Also work under the direction of a team physician to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses.
Teach CTE - Health Science courses
Essential Functions
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of an athletic training program for student-athletes. Also work under the direction of a team physician to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses.
- Provide physical conditioning training to student-athletes.
- Attend practice sessions and athletic contests and prepare athletes using protective techniques and devices as needed.
- Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student-athletes.
- Select, train, and supervise student assistants.
- Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive for every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.
Travel Requirements
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- 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
Qualifications Profile
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid license from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers
- Valid Texas Health Services teaching certificate
- Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification
Experience:
- 2 years experience as an athletic trainer preferred.
