Middle School Athletic Trainer (School Year 2024-2025)

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Athletic Trainer

Date Posted:

5/28/2024

Location:

Memorial Middle School

Date Available:

05/28/2024

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REPORTS TO: Athletic Coordinator and Director of Athletics APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 187 days + 20 extra days DATE REVISED: 12/15/2015 WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt SALARY RANGE: $57,250 Minimum $80,668 Maximum PAY GRADE: TCH

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, rehabilitation of injuries, and other physician referrals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

TEA certification requirements

Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field

Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers

Texas license (or be eligible for temporary license) NATABOC certified preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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:

Three years previous experience as an athletic trainer required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Illness/Injury Prevention

• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.

• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by athletic coordinator or 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.

Middle School Trainer

• Provide coverage for two or more Middle programs.

• Provide coverage for home athletic events for middle schools.

• Provide coverage as needed based at the Feeder High Schools as assigned by the Athletic Director/Coordinator/Supervisor/Trainer.

• Responsible for athletic evaluation and rehabilitation of injured athletes.

• Record daily injury reports.

• Keep track of daily sign-in sheets.

• Use Rank One to log injury/treatment information and communicate with coaches.

• Responsible for organizing, filing, assisting with pre-participation physical packets.

• Communicate with parents, coaches and administrators regarding athletic injuries.

• Complete and follow-up with Middle school athletic insurance claim forms.

• Responsible for home and away events schedules for coaches and administrators through weekly correspondence via Rank One.

• Provide treatments early morning, athletic periods, and after school as needed.

• Supervise student athletic trainers.

• Assist teaching yearly CPR, First Aid and AED training for coaches.

• Maintain medical supplies and equipment needed for treatment of athletes.

Rehabilitation/Reconditioning

• 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.

Administration

• Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations for the feeder schools and the high school after consulting with team physician.

• 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.

• Compile a list of male and female athletics who receive a physical from the feeder school and high school.

• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the work of student assistants.

Equipment Used:

• Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bikes, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Continual walking and standing; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching; work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and

inclement weather) and inside. Exposed to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Frequent district-wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.