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 license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
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
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- 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 the proper use of exercise equipment.
- Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
- Evaluate and record the rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
- Follow and enforce professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding the use of drugs and therapeutic agents for the 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.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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: Frequently moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment: Work outside (exposure to the 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 hours