What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at East Chambers ISD?
Primary Purpose
The District Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries across the district's sports programs. This role involves coordinating care with team physicians, managing district-wide safety protocols (e.g., concussion management), and providing on-site clinical services for practices and competitive events.
Key Responsibilities
The District Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries across the district's sports programs. This role involves coordinating care with team physicians, managing district-wide safety protocols (e.g., concussion management), and providing on-site clinical services for practices and competitive events.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Care & Injury Management
- Prevention: Design and implement injury prevention programs, including flexibility, strength, and conditioning consultations.
- Evaluation: Conduct immediate on-field assessments of acute injuries and provide emergency first aid or CPR as needed.
- Rehabilitation: Develop and supervise individualized rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes to ensure a safe "return-to-play."
- Taping & Bracing: Apply protective or injury-preventative devices such as tape, bandages, and braces.
- Administrative & District Oversight
- Documentation: Maintain detailed and confidential medical records for all student-athletes using district-approved software (e.g., Rank One, DragonFly).
- Policy Development: Establish and enforce district-wide protocols for Concussion Management, Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and Exertional Heat Illness.
- Inventory Management: Budget for and maintain athletic training supplies and equipment across multiple campuses.
- Communication & Education
- Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between coaches, parents, student-athletes, and physicians.
- Training: Provide annual safety training for coaching staff, including CPR/AED certification and heat illness awareness.
- Advisory: Consult with the Athletic Director on environmental safety conditions (e.g., lightning strikes or Wet Bulb Globe Temperature readings).
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training (Master's degree preferred).
- Certification: Must be certified by the Board of Certification (BOC).
- Licensure: Current State Licensure (or eligibility to obtain it) and valid CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification.
- Skills: Proficiency in emergency medical response, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
- Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods during outdoor athletic events.
- Ability to lift or move medical equipment and assist in the transport of injured athletes (up to 50 lbs).
- Exposure to varying weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
- Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking
- Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours