Part Time Assistant Athletic Trainer

ROLE AND PURPOSE :

Work assisting High School campus athletic trainers with medical coverage for JH & HS athletic events and contests. Also, work under the direction of a team physician to carry out activities in the following areas : prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers

Special Knowledge and Skills :

• Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services
• Ability to provide emergency care
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and 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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Illness / Injury Prevention and Treatment

• Attend JH and HS athletic contests as assigned by District Head Athletic Trainer in conjunction with campus AT.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches,and other staff.
• 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.
• Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent judgments about how to deal with injuries.
• Identify acute injuries and provide first aid triage, including assessing injuries and deciding whether an athlete should seek further medical attention and should discontinue participation in the athletic event.
• Establish specific safety procedures.

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS :

• Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture : Prolonged sitting; occasional bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting
• Motion : Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment : May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel
• Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Part-Time / Temporary employees will be paid at the minimum hourly rate for the full-time equivalent position's pay range.

Variations to this standard as a result of market availability of applicants for a particular position may vary with Human Resources advance review and approval.

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.