Teacher - Athletic Trainer

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• First Aid/CPR and AED Certification Required
• Valid license, or ability to obtain license, from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers Required
• National Athletic Training Board of Certification Required
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
• Extra days and athletics stipend in addition to salary.
  

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to provide injury prevention; rehabilitation services and 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.
Must be able to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Deliver high quality medical care by creating and implementing prevention strategies, providing injury and illness assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and referrals, and making return to play decisions for student athletes
• Provide various taping techniques and bracing as needed for student athletes
• Provide emergency care of athletic injuries and illnesses
• Manage concussion protocol for return to play and return to learning
• Must be able to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision
• Coordination and supervision of Athletic Training services for all sports: 7 th -12 th grade athletics
• Provide comprehensive medical coverage for all home athletic events for designated High School teams and all sports at designated Junior High School.
• Maintain accurate athlete injury and illness documentation through sports injury tracking software
• Communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to athletes, medical professionals, families, athletic staff, and administrative staff regarding injury/illness status and updates
• Monitor weather and comply with District Policy to determine safety of outdoor athletic activities/events
• Organize and document athletic insurance claims
• Maintain inventory of all Sports Medicine supplies and facilities
• Assist with proper fitting of athletic equipment for all sports
Provide education in therapeutic modalities, rehabilitative exercise, and recovery techniques for student athlete welfare

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily operation for the athletic training facility.
• Maintain comprehensive emergency action plans for designated District venues.
• Assist with maintenance of the athletic training student-aid program in accordance with the school’s clubs and activities guidelines and state law.
• Maintain a working relationship with designated team physician and community physicians.
• Maintain a working relationship with District nursing staff.
• Complete (school systems) policies training and comply with the regulations therein.
• Assist with review and update all Sports Medicine Department policies regarding health care outlined in the Sports Medicine section of the school’s Athletic Department policies and procedures manual.
Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine

Administration:

• Coordinate, schedule and supervise athletic training services for all sports 7-12; schedule athletic physical examinations and screenings.
• Select, train, and supervise student assistants.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
Assist with review and update of all Sports Medicine Department policies regarding health care outlined in the Sports Medicine section of the school’s Athletic Department policies and procedures manual.

Professional Growth and Other

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to adjust to conflict and difficult situations.
• Continual walking and standing; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and/or inside. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.
Frequent district-wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours including holidays and weekends.

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.

Contact:

Daniel Dopson, Director of Sports Medicine, ddopson@wisd.org

Brian Rogers, Executive Director of Athletics, brogers@wisd.org