Athletic Trainer/Teacher

Job Description

This position is for the 2025-2026 school year. Primary Purpose: Work with coaches to plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree Texas Teaching Certification,preferred Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and injury prevention Ability to provide emergency care and rehabilitation for student athletic injuries Ability to instruct and manage student behavior Ability to work well and in a positive manner with staff, students, and public Ability to use computer software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: Demonstrated competency as an athletic trainer; prior experience working with students preferred. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes. Work with coaches to supervise physical conditioning training of 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. 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 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 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 in accordance with district procedures as needed. Attend and participate in faculty meetings, staff development and serve on staff committees as required. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of student assistants. Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 208 E. Brier St. Burnet, TX 78611; 512-756-2124.

3/28/2025