Athletic Trainer - Flexible Hours & Game-Day Coverage

Hill Country Christian School of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Country Christian School of Austin is seeking a Texas-licensed athletic trainer to advance student-athlete health, safety, and development. This role involves injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care under the Athletic Director, in collaboration with coaches and staff.

You will supervise the student athletic trainer program, provide structured mentorship, and ensure safe participation in all athletic activities across practices and games.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Athletic Trainer License (LAT)
• Proficiency in injury evaluation, emergency procedures, rehabilitation protocols, exercise physiology and therapeutic modalities
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• General knowledge of athletic administration

Responsibilities

• Injury prevention and risk management for on-site events
• Identify high-risk sports and ensure adequate coverage
• Implement injury-prevention strategies, taping, bracing, and warm-up protocols
• Ensure safe facility conditions for all activities including heat and weather monitoring
• Provide evaluation and treatment for injuries during practices and competitions
• Deliver first aid, emergency care, and acute injury management
• Maintain professional judgment in return-to-play decisions with physicians
• Develop and supervise rehabilitation programs for injured athletes
• Apply therapeutic modalities as appropriate and track progress
• Maintain athletic training facility and equipment, keep records of athletes
• Coordinate examination dates for all sports
• Assign and supervise student athletic trainers at events
• Provide training and mentorship for student trainers
• Collaborate with coaches, administrators, and medical professionals
• Enforce discipline, sportsmanship, safety expectations
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold school policies
• Stay current with best practices and evolving techniques
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Skills

Injury evaluation

Emergency procedures

Rehabilitation protocols

Exercise physiology

Therapeutic modalities

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Athletic administration

Education

Valid Texas Athletic Trainer License (LAT)

Job description

Hill Country Christian School of Austin is seeking a Texas-licensed athletic trainer to advance student-athlete health, safety, and development. This role involves injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care under the Athletic Director, in collaboration with coaches and staff.

You will supervise the student athletic trainer program, provide structured mentorship, and ensure safe participation in all athletic activities across practices and games.