Athletic Trainer - Assistant (Part-Time) - High - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking an Athletic Trainer - Assistant to support the Head Athletic Trainer in coordinating coverage, treatment, rehabilitation, and physician referrals for UIL programs. Plan and supervise the athletic training student aide program.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, Texas trainer licensure, and CPR/First Aid/AED. Prior NATA BOC certification is preferred, with a valid Texas teaching certificate or TSATA Sports Medicine Instructor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Licensed by the Texas State Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification.
• NATA BOC Certification preferred.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate and/or TSATA Sports Medicine Instructor (or willing to obtain).
• Certification must meet requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
• Select, train, and supervise athletic training student aides.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Injury prevention

Rehabilitation

Emergency care

Therapeutic modalities

Student supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Licensed by the Texas State Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

NATA BOC Certification preferred

Valid Texas Teacher Certificate and/or TSATA Sports Medicine Instructor

Certification must meet requirements for qualification

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Title: Athletic Trainer - Assistant

Reports To: Building Principal, Campus Athletic Director, and the Executive Administrator of Athletics

Classification: Professional

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: 199

Salary: See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for Teachers

Contract: Probationary/Term

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the coordination of coverage, treatment, rehabilitation and physician referral for all athletic and designated UIL programs. Plan and supervise all components of the athletic training student aide program.

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Licensed by the Texas State Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification.
• NATA BOC Certification preferred.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate and/or TSATA Sports Medicine Instructor (or willing to obtain).
• Certification must meet requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services.
• Ability to provide emergency care.
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to apply appropriate treatment to treat student athletic injuries.
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and athletic training student aides.

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of relative experience. Experience in secondary education preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Rehabilitation / Reconditioning

• 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 athletic training student aides.
• 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.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise the work of athletic training student aides.

Equipment Used

Computer and various office equipment. Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside.
• Exposed to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.
• Frequent district wide and state wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.