Athletic Trainer: Injury Prevention & Rehab for Athletes

Academy Independent School District; Little River-Academy (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Academy Independent School District in Little River-Academy, Texas is seeking an Athletic Trainer to plan, coordinate, and supervise the district's athletic training program for student athletes. Under the direction of the team physician, the trainer will prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition injuries, while providing emergency care and rehabilitation.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree, TX AT licensure, and CPR/AED; 1-3 years of experience, strong organization and communication

Formación

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program.
• Work under team physician to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition injuries.
• 1-3 years experience as an athletic trainer.
• Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers and CPR/AED certification.

Responsabilidades

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Direct the work of student assistants.

Conocimientos

Injury prevention

Emergency care

Supervision

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

AT Licensure TX

CPR & AED certification

Descripción del empleo

Academy Independent School District in Little River-Academy, Texas is seeking an Athletic Trainer to plan, coordinate, and supervise the district's athletic training program for student athletes. Under the direction of the team physician, the trainer will prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition injuries, while providing emergency care and rehabilitation.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree, TX AT licensure, and CPR/AED; 1-3 years of experience, strong organization and communication