Job Title: Athletic Trainer
Reports to: Athletic Director
Dept./School: Campus Assigned
Exemption Status: Exempt
Date Revised: 11/05/2024

Primary Purpose:
Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the advice and consent of team physician to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree
Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services
Ability to provide emergency care
Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to treat student athletes
Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistants
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Experience as an athletic trainer preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Illness/Injury Prevention
1. Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for Student athletes.
2. Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by athletic director.
3. Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
4. Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
5. Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
6. Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed.
7. Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage.
8. Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes.

Rehabilitation/Reconditioning
9. Plan and put in place a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.
10. Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes.
11. Apply therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.
12. Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to competition.
13. Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Administration
14. Assist with scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
15. Select, train, and supervise student assistants.
16. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
17. Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.

18. Assist with administration of campus level drug testing program.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Work with the athletic director to schedule the workload of the assistant trainer.
Supervise the work of the assistant trainer and make recommendations for continued professional development.
Schedule work of student assistants.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

 

This 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.

 

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Human Resources Department 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.