Athletic Trainer

Primary Purpose:
The high school athletic trainer is responsible for the health and safety of all the student-athletes on their campus. They will develop and manage a student-trainer program. They will need to foster a professional relationship with coaches, parents, student-athletes, student-trainers, and administrators.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s Degree
Licensed Athletic Trainer State of Texas
American Heart Association First Aid/CPR Instructor Certified
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must have substantial knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of athletic injuries in all sports and
continue to grow in knowledge through professional development.
Must have strong communication skills and work closely with student-athletes, student-trainers,
coaches, parents and administrators.
Experience:
3-5 years of high school experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Know and comply with all UIL and school district policies in regards to the health and safety of
student-athletes.
2. Keep and maintain accurate records for all student-athletes. To include:
a)Physical Packets
b)Injury and treatment documentation
3. Evaluates injuries occurring in school sponsored athletic activities, and initiates appropriate
follow-up action. Refers athletes to a physician when appropriate.
4. Coordinate athletic training coverage for all practices and events.
5. Educate coaches and student-athletes to maintain safe and appropriate practice and
conditions.
6. Rehabilitate athletes to return to play in a safe and timely manner.
7. Manage inventory and maintain accurate records on all training supplies.
Other duties as assigned.
8. Plan and teach TEA approved Sports Medicine class. (TBD)
9. Communicate daily with coaches and student-athletes on injury and treatment status.
10. Develop and maintain a student-trainer program that benefits the coaches and studentathletes in the athletic program.
11. Maintain professional credentials by seeking out continuing education opportunities that will
keep our knowledge on the cutting edge of the medical field as pertains to Athletic Training.
12. Assist head coaches with planning of extended play.
13. Instruct CPR and First Aid to all coaches.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the District Superintendent & Athletic Director.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Plan and oversee all student-athletic trainers

Equipment Used:
Various athletic training equipment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district a