Position Overview

 

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed 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. Diagnose and develop a treatment and recovery plan. Refer athletes to physicians when necessary. Recruit student trainers. Maintain open line of communication with parents of students during rehab.

 

Position/Assignment Information:  Athletic Trainer

 

Grades:  7-12

 

 

Desired Qualifications

 

Education/Certification:

• Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers
• Valid NATABOC certification (preferred)
• Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external
• defibrillator (AED) certification
• Valid Sports Medicine 1 and Sports Medicine 2 Course certification (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services
• Ability to provide emergency care
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities
• Ability to apply appropriate treatment to treat student athletic injuries
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistants
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills