Head Trainer or Assistant Trainer

Brenham Independent School District; Brenham (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brenham Independent School District seeks an Athletic Trainer at Brenham High School to plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program. You will work with the team physician to prevent, recognize, assess, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, Texas AT licensure, and CPR/AED certification, with duties including injury prevention, rehabilitation, and emergency care.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required and licensed by the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Experience as an athletic trainer required; specific years not stated.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and implement an injury/illness prevention program for student athletes.
• Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
• Attend practice and games; apply protective techniques and devices as needed.
• Provide emergency care and refer athletes for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Develop procedures for medical emergencies and oversee rehabilitation programs.
• Instruct athletes and supervise student assistants.

Conocimientos

Emergency care

Injury prevention

Supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Texas AT license

CPR/AED certification

Herramientas

AED equipment

Therapeutic modalities

Descripción del empleo

Job Title/Position:

Athletic Trainer

Department/School:

Brenham High School

Pay Information:

Teacher Compensation Plan
Days: 212

Supervised By:

Athletic Director

FLSA:

Exempt

Date Revised:

February 2016

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 (Experience/Education/Certification):

Bachelor's degree; Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers; Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automates external defibrillator (AED) certification; ______ years experience as an athletic trainer.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Direct 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of student assistants.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):

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:

Frequent moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)

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 district-wide and state-wide travel

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Received by: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________