Athletic Trainer

NIXON-SMILEY CISD; Nixon (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixon-Smiley CISD is seeking an athletic trainer to oversee the varsity athletic training program for student-athletes. You will coordinate injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation under the supervision of the team physician.

The role emphasizes emergency care, program planning, and supervision of student-athletes and assistants, requiring strong organizational and communication skills in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid license from the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers (TDLR) required.
• Current Adult CPR and AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Therapeutic modalities

Emergency care & rehab

Instruct & supervise

Organizational & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

ADAT license (TDLR)

CPR & AED certification

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.

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.

Requirements

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid license from the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers (through TDLR)
• Current Adult CPR and 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

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Dept. at ext. 105 or by email at [e-mail]

Nixon-Smiley CISD does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status in any of its programs or activities, including employment practices.