This job is closed
We regret to inform you that the job you were interested in has been closed. Although this specific position is no longer available, we encourage you to continue exploring other opportunities on our job board.
24-25 MMS Athletic Trainer
Midway ISD Region 12 - Hewitt, TX
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Athletic Trainer at Midway Independent School District is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the athletic training program for student athletes. This role involves working closely with the team physician to ensure the prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries among student athletes. The position requires excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and medical personnel.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
- Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the athletic director.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
- Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
- Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
- Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed.
- Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage.
- Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes.
- Plan and put in place 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.
- Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to competition.
- Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
- Assist with 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.
- Assist with administration of campus level drug testing program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers.
- 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 as an athletic trainer preferred.
