Athletic Trainer, Middle School (2025 - 26 School Year) (8249)

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of athletic training programs for student athletes. Work under the direction of a 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 from an accredited college or university
• Valid license from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers required
• Valid certification from the Board of Certification preferred
• American Heart Association CPR Instructor Certified preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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

Experience:

• One (1) year experience as an athletic trainer preferred

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the athletic director.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
• Respond to emergencies appropriately and with effective communication.
• Identify acute injuries and provide first aid, including assessing and managing injuries.
• Maintain current and accurate emergency action plans for athletic facilities.
• Organize and participate in annual emergency/safety drills.
• Detecting and resolving environmental risks to athletes.
• Assist with duties at high school campuses as assigned
• Development and management of student athletic training aide program
• Compile and maintain all reports, records and other required documentation.
• Other duties assigned.
• Plan and put in place 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.
• Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
• Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
• Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
• Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervise the work of student assistants.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Exercise equipment and devices including, but not limited to, stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, 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 sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; frequent district wide and statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Salary : $56,000 - $69,322