Athletic Trainer

Campus Athletic Trainer

Report to Sports Medicine Specialist

General

The Campus Athletic Trainer shall assist the Sports Medicine Coordinator by coordinating coverage, treatment, rehabilitation and physician referrals for all athletic and designated UIL programs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan & Implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical & paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
• Provide treatment and rehabilitation to injured student athletes.
• Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
• Prepare athletes for games & practices by conducting evaluations & using tape, wraps, splints, braces, & other protective devices as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent judgments about how to deal with injuries with athletes.
• Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage, including assessing injuries & 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, which will be practiced through Emergency Safety Drill.
• Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes.
• Select, train, and supervise student trainer assistants.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
• Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.
• Care for all injuries that athletes of the school district sustain while participating in a designated UIL athletic program, referral to team physician or family doctor as necessary and informing parents immediately of any injury concern.
• Attend all HOME events (Freshman through Varsity) in case of emergency.
• Provide coverage for home varsity contests according to the policies of the current DEC.
• Will assure that a staff athletic trainer travels out-of-town with varsity football.
• Organizing and monitoring UIL required physical examinations for all athletics 7-12.
• Distribute to athletes and coaches all necessary U.I.L. medical paperwork.
• Assist the CAC with all Staff Development pertaining to athlete safety in accordance w/ State mandates and UIL Policies.
• Exhibit the utmost loyalty to the Campus & Azle ISD.
• Communicate utilizing the prescribed chain of command.
• Exhibit professional appearance through good grooming habits and appropriate attire at school, practices and games.
• Perform other duties as assigned