Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer
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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:
Bachelors 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 judgements about how to deal with injuries.
- Identify acute injuries and provide firstaid 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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
