Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Reports To: Head Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director
Pay Grade: Admin pay grade 3
Terms: 187 days
We are looking to add a fourth athletic trainer into our Sports Medicine department. We are currently providing coverage for the middle school, high school and the local college athletics.
Position Requirements:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer shall function under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer, Athletic Director and team Physician. Working to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses.
Education / Certification:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited University
Valid license for Athletic Training in the state of Texas
BLS CPR/AED First Aid Certification
Experience:
No professional experience required. Athletic training education program is sufficient.
Duties / Responsibilities:
1. Provide physical conditioning training to injured student athletes.
2. Attend practice sessions and athletic contests.
3. Provide emergency or continued care and refer athletes to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment when required.
4. Resolve risks to athletes and determine continued participation in athletic events.
5. Keep Emergency Action Plans updated and practice in the event of a medical emergency.
6. Provide health care information and counsel student athletes on subject matter related to their overall well-being.
7. Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff as needed.
Rehabilitation / Reconditioning:
1. Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.
2. Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes, apply therapeutic modalities, and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.
3. Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
4. Follow and enforce professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
5. Select, train, and supervise student trainers.
6. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and other documents including medical, accident and treatment records as required.
7. Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment.
8. All other duties assigned by your Head Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct the work of Student Athletic Trainers.
Working Conditions:
Commensurate normal Athletic Training Duties such as lifting, twisting, standing, and walking. Outside environmental factors such as wind, heat, sun, cold, and rain. Biological factors such as bacteria and communicable diseases. District wide and statewide travel. Mental demands to maintain emotional control under stressful situations. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
Contact Information:
Send resume and contact list to:
Paul Sundre
Head Athletic Trainer
409-443-9571