Job Title: Athletic TrainerReports to: Campus Athletic Coordinator/Principal/Director of AthleticsDept. /School: AthleticsWage/Hour Status: ExemptPay Grade/Days: Teacher/ 187 daysDate Revised: 2/21/2020 Primary Purpose:Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the direction and supervision of the team physician (s) to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries. Qualifications:Education/CertificationBachelor’s degreeCurrent license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic TrainersNATA Certification PreferredTexas teacher certifications preferred – OR commitment to obtain teacher certification within 3 years Special Knowledge/SkillsAbility to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation servicesAbility to provide emergency careKnowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to treat student athletesAbility to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistantsExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience0 years if experience as an athletic trainer Major Responsibilities and Duties:Illness/Injury PreventionPlan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the Campus/District Head Trainer or Campus Athletic Coordinator.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.Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape wraps, splints, braces, and other accepted protective devices as needed.Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage.Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes prior to and during practice. Rehabilitation/ReconditioningPlan and put in place a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes.Apply therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to play.Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes. AdministrationCoordinate scheduling of athletic physical examination and screening.Select, train, and supervise student assistants.Compile, maintain, and file all reports, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.Process all Rank One paperwork and ensure each team’s roster is up to date and student athletes are medically cleared to participate.Ensure district personnel are informed of major injuries that could require an insurance claim. Other:Regular attendance Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise the work of student trainers Equipment used:Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bikes, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin path, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs. Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment FactorsMaintain emotional control under stress. Continual walking and standing; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside (exposure to the sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Frequent district wide and statewide travel; 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The district Title IX Coordinator is Dayna Hardaway, Director of HR, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1012 Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources 940-235-1012.