Athletic Trainer - Assistant

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 -------------

Education ---------

• Bachelors degree

Certification ------------

• Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers

Special Knowledge and 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

Major Responsibilities and Duties ---------------------------------

### Plan and Implement a Comprehensive Athletic Injury and Illness Prevention Program

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 and Training

• 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 Training Supplies and Equipment

• Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment
• Requisition additional supplies as needed

### Ensure Confidentiality and Compliance

• Ensure confidentiality regarding all personnel matters
• Comply with district policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the districts safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned