Taft ISD - Athletic Trainer LAT Athletic Trainer LAT Taft ISD 400 College street Taft TX 78390 ProfessionalCertified - Other Certified - Other Job Number 0000763670 Start Date 01232026 Open Date Closing Date Job Title Athletic Trainer LAT Exemption StatusTest ExemptProfessionalReports to Athletic DirectorWorkday Calendar 184 days athletic eventsDept.School AthleticsHigh SchoolPay Scale Teacher Salary Scale plus stipendPrimary PurposePlan coordinate and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the direction of the team physician to 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 as well as responding to injuries at athletic events. Provide instruction to students in sports medicine classes and schedule student athletic trainers to specific sporting events.QualificationsEducationCertificationBachelors degreeValid license from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation TDLRCurrent adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR and automated external defibrillator AED certificationSpecial KnowledgeSkillsKnowledge of therapeutic modalities and injury preventionAbility to provide emergency care and rehabilitation for student athletic injuriesAbility to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistantsStrong organizational communication and interpersonal skillsExperience1 year experience as an athletic trainerMajor Responsibilities and DutiesPlan 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.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.RehabilitationReconditioningPlan 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.AdministrationCoordinate 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.Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect the work of student athletic trainers.Mental DemandsPhysical DemandsEnvironmental FactorsToolsEquipment Used Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike pulleys weights whirlpool paraffin bath ultrasound equipment and cold packs automated external defibrillator AEDPosture Prolonged standing frequent kneelingsquatting bendingstooping pushingpulling and twistingMotion Continual walking moderate reachingLifting Frequently moderate lifting or carrying 15-44 poundsEnvironment 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 travelMental Demands Maintain emotional control under stress frequent prolonged and irregular hoursThis document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. BuildingCampus Various Campuses Salary From 55000.00 Salary To 74775.00 Salary Type Annually Technology Literacy E-mail Internet Other Extra-Curricular CoachingSponsoring Interests Athletic Trainer Clerical Secretarial Data Entry Filing Other Additional Job Information --184 workday calendar plus athletic eventspractices --athletic training stipend --400 employer contribution to health insurance --low cost dental vision cancer and other supplemental insurance coverage available Login and Apply