Athletic Trainer
* Date Posted: 2/10/2026
* Location: District Wide
Primary Purpose
Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic program for student athletes. Work under the direction of the team physician to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses.
Education / Certification
* Bachelor's degree
* Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers
* Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (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
Experience
2 years' experience as an athletic trainer, preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties
1. Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
2. Provide proper return to play protocol, including treatment, physical conditioning and strengthening exercises for injured student athletes.
3. Attend practice sessions and athletic contests and prepare athletes using protective techniques and devices as needed.
4. Provide emergency or continued care and refer athletes to a physician for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
5. Detect and resolve risks to athletes and determine continued participation in athletic events.
6. Develop and establish specific procedures to be carried out in the event of a medical emergency.
7. Provide health care information and counsel and instruct student athletes on subject matter related to athletic training.
8. Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff members.
9. Rehabilitation/Reconditioning
10. Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.
11. Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes, apply therapeutic modalities, and instruct athletes on proper use of exercises used for recovery.
12. Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
13. Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
14. Follow and enforce professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
15. Administration
16. Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screenings.
17. Select, train, and supervise student assistants.
18. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
19. Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.
20. Work prolonged hours, frequent nights and some weekends.
21. Supervisory Responsibilities
22. Direct the work of student assistants.
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
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: Moderate lifting and carrying.
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 districtwide and statewide travel.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular.
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