Primary Purpose:

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Provide athletic training in the form of health care that includes principles and methods for managing and treating athletic injuries for student athletes in good general health.

Provide students with appropriate in-person and distance or virtual instruction in the subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Valid Texas Athletic Trainer License

Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate

 

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

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to safely transport students in district owned vehicles

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned Knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices for online learning

Strong knowledge of Internet and web-related technology

Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to develop relationships and maintain consistent contact with student, parents, and colleagues

Ability to support students with computer set-up, navigation, and technology issues



Experience:  

Prior experience as an athletic trainer preferred

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

 

Major Athletic Trainer Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

  1. Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for athletes.
  2. Provide physical conditioning training to 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 physician(s) 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 healthcare 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.

Rehabilitation/Reconditioning

  1. Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.
  2. Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes, apply therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.
  3. Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
  4. Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes.  Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
  5. Follow and enforce professional, ethical and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
  6. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documents including medical, accident  and treatment records as required.
  7. Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment.  Requisition additional supplies as needed.
  8. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Major Teaching Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

  1. Develop and implement lesson plans for in-person, distance and virtual learning that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparations as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences. 
  2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
  3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. 
  4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  5. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  6. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

Communication

  1.   Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.  
  2. Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email or district approved website. 
  3. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues and community members. 

Professional Growth and Development

  1.  Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  2.  Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
  3.  Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Athletic equipment, standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED)

Posture:Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; moderate reaching

Lifting: Frequently moderat lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent district-wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular work hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress