Athletic Trainer

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree

                                      Texas Teacher Certification (preferably Health Science or Core Subject)

                                      BOC Athletic Trainer Certification Preferred

                                      Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer

LOCATION:                    Cameron ISD – Yoe High School

PRIMARY PURPOSE:      The coordination of coverage, treatment, rehabilitation and physician referral for all athletic and  

                                      designated UIL programs.

EXPECTED DUTIES:          

• Athletic Trainer coverage of all sports grades 7-12.
• Organization and monitoring of UIL required physical examinations for all athletics 7-12. Distribute to athletes and coaches all necessary UIL medical paperwork.
• Supervise the work of student athletic trainers.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by athletic director.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
• Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent judgments about how to deal with injuries.
• Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage, including assessing injuries and deciding whether an athlete should seek further medical attention and should discontinue participation in the athletic event.
• Establish specific procedures to be carried out by a coach or student trainer in the event of a medical emergency.
• Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes.
• 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.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:              Maintain emotional control under stress. Physical exertion may be required. Frequent district-wide and state-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.