Athletic Trainer

Alice Independent School District; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance options

Job summary

Alice Independent School District is seeking an Athletic Trainer for the William Adams Middle School. The ideal candidate will plan, coordinate, and supervise the athletic training program, ensuring the safety and health of student athletes.

The role requires a valid Texas athletic trainer license, CPR certification, and 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing athletic injuries, providing physical conditioning, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as an athletic trainer.
• Ability to manage athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement comprehensive athletic injury prevention.
• Provide conditioning training for student athletes.
• Attend practice sessions and contests to ensure athlete safety.
• Develop procedures for medical emergencies.

Skills

Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and injury prevention

Ability to provide emergency care

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

Education

Valid license from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

Current CPR and AED certification

Tools

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

Exercise equipment and devices

Job description

Athletic Trainer

Location: William Adams Middle School

Reports to: Athletic Director

Primary Purpose: Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the direction of the team physician to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification:
  • Valid license from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
  • Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and injury prevention
  • Ability to provide emergency care and rehabilitation for student athletic injuries
  • Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistants
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience: 3 years experience as an athletic trainer

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
• Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests and prepare athletes using protective techniques and devices as needed.
• Provide emergency or continued care and refer athletes to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Detect and resolve risks to athletes and determine continued participation in athletic events.
• Develop and establish specific procedures to be carried out in the event of a medical emergency.
• Provide health care information and counsel and instruct student athletes on subject matter related to athletic training.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.
• Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes, apply therapeutic modalities, and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.
• Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
• Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
• Follow and enforce professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Administration

• Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
• Select, train, and supervise student assistants.
• Compile, maintain, and file all 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct the work of student assistants.

Tools/Equipment Used

Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs; automated external defibrillator (AED).

SITE CONDITIONS

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Continual walking; moderate reaching.
• Lifting: Frequently moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds).
• Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; frequent district wide and statewide travel.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.