Athletic Trainer (205 Days) Jobs

Athletic Trainer (205 Days) -(RTP20230717-012)

Description

• Keep abreast of current and emerging sports medicine theories and practices, and disseminate information to appropriate district personnel.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized records, reports, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
• Comply with moral and ethical codes of conduct to ensure safe athletic programs and minimize injury and illness risk factors to the fullest extent possible.
• Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
• Apply therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment.
• Apply tape, braces, and other protective devices in compliance with accepted and documented anatomical biomechanical principles.
• Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
• Perform activities related to athletic injury and illness prevention including physical examination and screening, physical conditioning, fitting and maintenance of protective equipment, application of protective taping and padding, and control of environmental risks.
• Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent judgments about how to deal with injuries.
• Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes; develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.
• Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual student athletes.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the district’s sports medicine staff, athletes, coaches, medical and paramedical personnel, and parents.
• Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage, including assessing injuries and deciding whether an athlete should discontinue participation in the athletic event and seek further medical attention.
• Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee the use of that equipment.
• Coordinate a comprehensive student athletic training program; ensure student athletic trainer handbook compliance; ensure HIPPA and privacy laws are followed by student athletic trainers.
• Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding the use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to instruct student athletes in the proper use of exercise equipment.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred of directly related experience in the field of athletic training.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to achieve the goals of the position.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a directly related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with coaches, athletes, and other district personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic modalities and the ability to assess injuries and determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual student athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to make quick, independent judgments.
• Valid license from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers; NATABOC preferred.

Work Locations: Athletics 9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE 608 Dallas 75231

Job: Athletic Trainer

Full-time

Minimum Salary: 61,486.00

Median Salary: 76,860.00

Job Posting: Jul 19, 2023