Job Summary:

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the direction of the team physician to carry out activities in the following areas:  prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning and rehabilitation of injuries.

Qualifications:

Required Education/Certification:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited athletic training program.
• Current Texas Athletic Training License
• Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification.

Preferred:

• Certification through NATA BOC
• Certification to teach in the state of Texas or be willing to obtain teaching certification
• Prior Experience working in the secondary level
• Familiarity with Rank One Software Program

         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
• Writing composition capabilities; negotiation skills, familiarity and marketing functions.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); RankOne, Basic Social Media Competency

Experience:

Two to Five years of experience as an athletic trainer in high school or college or prior work in the medical profession.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Aid in overseeing the District Athletics Programs
• Work in conjunction with campus nurses, Director of Athletics, and athletic staff
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documentsincluding medical, incident, and treatment records as required.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
• Write routine reports and/or correspondences
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Be available to supervise and treat student athletics during athletics periods and attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by Director of Athletics.
• Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps,splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed.
• Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
• Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent judgments about how to deal with injuries
• Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
• Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.

 Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, and practices.
• Seeks, accepts and responds to feedback.

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, bacteria, and communicable diseases.
• Frequent district-wide travel.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Other Factors:

Desirable personal traits such as: willingness to accept responsibilities and to cooperate with other

employees; sociable, understanding and courteous; learns readily; able to organize work and establish priorities; ability to handle confidential materials; able to deal effectively with the public.

Although this is an accurate description of employment prerequisites, responsibilities and duties for a District Athletic Trainer, part or all of this job description is subject to change upon notice and may include any other duties as assigned by the Employer.

Salary : $67,600 - $96,278