Educator/Athletic Trainer

Job Title: Athletic Trainer/Educator

Reports to:  Athletic Director 

Status: Exempt 

Term: 207 Days   

Primary Purpose: 

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the direction of the team physician to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses. 

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification: 

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned

Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers 

Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

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 Experience: 3 years experience as an athletic trainer preferred 

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences. 
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. 
• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. 
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. 
• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
• Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes. 
• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests and prepare athletes using protective techniques and devices as needed. 
• Provide emergency or continued care and refer athletes to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment. 
• Detect and resolve risks to athletes and determine continued participation in athletic events. 
• Develop and establish specific procedures to be carried out in the event of a medical emergency. 
• Provide health care information and counsel and instruct student athletes on subject matter related to athletic training. 
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff. 

Rehabilitation/Reconditioning: 

• Plan and implement 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. 
• Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use. 
• Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition. 
• Follow and enforce professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes. 

Administration: 

• Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening. 
• Select, train, and supervise student assistants. 
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required. Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Direct the work of student assistants. 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

Tools/Equipment Used: Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs; automated external defibrillator (AED) 

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting 

Motion: Continual walking; moderate reaching Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying 

Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; frequent districtwide and statewide travel 

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hour