Head Athletic Trainer

Primary Purpose:

Assist with planning, coordinating and supervising all components of an athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the advice and consent of a team physician to carry out the practices of prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree 

Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers 

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form

Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services

Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to treat student athletes

Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years as athletic trainer 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
2. Administer a program to provide emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured athletes under the direction and supervision of the team physician(s).
3. Attend practice sessions and athletic events as assigned by the athletic director.
4. Establish and maintain effective communications with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
5. Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
6. Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent judgments about how to deal with injuries.
7. Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
8. Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes.
9. Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage.
10. Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual student athletes.
11. Apply devices such as strapping, bandaging and braces designed to prevent or protect against injury.
12. Apply the use of therapeutic modalities, under the physician's direction, in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.
13. Instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.
14. Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes; develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
15. Follow the professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding the use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
16. Assist in coordinating the scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
17. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized records, reports, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
18. Keep abreast of current and emerging sports medicine theories and practices.
19. Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40+ lbs.)

Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; occasional district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, effective

management and public relation skills; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills