Athletic Trainer (26-27 school year)
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Job Location:
San Angelo, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION TITLE:Athletic Trainer
EXEMPTION STATUS:Exempt
REPORTS TO:Executive Director of Athletics
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As assigned per contract 2026-2027 school year
Primary Purpose
Plan coordinate and supervise all components of athletic training program for student athletes. Under the direction of a physician carry out activities in the areas of: prevention evaluation emergency treatment physical reconditioning and rehabilitation of injuries.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
Bachelors Degree
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate preferred
Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers
National Athletic Trainers Association Certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to diagnose athletic injuries
Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services
Ability to provide emergency care
Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to apply appropriate treatment to athletic injuries
Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and student trainers
Strong organizational communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Experience
Two years experience as an athletic trainer
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Program Management
- Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
- Respond to emergencies and make quick independent judgments about 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.
- Maintain accurate records of all injuries and the treatment of all injuries for student athletes.
- Works closely with community physicians and hospitals in scheduling appointments for injured athletes.
- Organize and implement the procedure for athletic physicals.
- Promptly and accurately gather all paperwork on athletes such as physicals and emergency cards.
- Provide basic instruction to campus athletic staff members in the prevention and care of athletic injuries.
- Enforce team and district rules firmly consistently and fairly in the area of student behavior.
- Utilize appropriate procedures for approval of all expenditures and work closely with the athletics department in the budget process.
Rehabilitation and Reconditioning
- Develop and supervise appropriate rehabilitation programs for athletes under the direction of a physician.
- Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes develop progression criteria and return to activity.
Communication
- Establish and maintain effective communication with students parents medical staff coaches and others.
- Assume responsibility for working with and developing the proper relationship with team physicians coaches athletes and families of injured athletes.
- Keeps athletics department and coaching staff informed of injuries requiring surgery.
- Contribute toward the development of a strong positive attitude among student trainers and athletes toward the training facilities and the training staff.
- Articulate the districts mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Select train and supervise student assistant trainers and schedule student trainers for athletic contests and practices.
- Regularly review the eligibility of student trainers take appropriate action for ineligible students and support school efforts to remediate the student.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Tools/Equipment Used: Athletic equipment standard office equipment including computer peripherals and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); school vehicle
- Posture: Prolonged standing; kneeling squatting bending stooping; grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and reaching
- Motion: Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sports
- Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance 30-55 pounds with assistance and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
- Environment: Work inside and outside with exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather; frequent exposure to noise; frequent in-district and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress work with frequent interruptions
Required Experience:
IC
