Athletic Trainer

La Marque High School

La Marque (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

La Marque High School in La Marque, Texas, seeks an Athletic Trainer to plan, coordinate, and supervise the athletic training program for student athletes under the team physician. The role involves preventing, recognizing, and managing injuries and illnesses, and overseeing rehabilitation and return-to-play decisions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, TX Athletic Trainers license, and current CPR/AED certification, with about 3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
TX Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers license required.
CPR and AED certification current.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement prevention program for student athletes.
Provide conditioning training.
Attend practice and contests; use protective techniques as needed.

Skills

Injury prevention

Emergency care

Interpersonal communication

Supervision of student athletes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

TX Athletic Trainers license

CPR/AED certification

Tools

AED

CPR certification

Job description

Job Description

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 Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers

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 preferred

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 physician 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.

Days Employed: 207

Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide

Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of student assistants.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs; automated external defibrillator (AED)

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; moderate reaching

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying

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 districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours