Athletic Trainer

About This Role

This role involves providing comprehensive athletic training services to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer plans and coordinates injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning services. They will also maintain medical documentation and collaborate with various stakeholders to support safe participation in athletic activities.

Responsibilities

• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the Athletic Director or Head Athletic Trainer
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical personnel, coaches, and staff through approved school channels
• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student-athletes
• Prepare athletes for practices and competitions using evaluations, taping, wrapping, bracing, splints, and specialized protective equipment
• Provide therapeutic exercise, reconditioning, and care for injured student-athletes
• Respond to medical emergencies and RAPTOR ALERTS, providing acute injury assessment, first aid, and timely independent care decisions within scope of practice
• Execute emergency action plans for athletic activities and ensure required emergency equipment is accessible and ready for use
• Monitor environmental conditions (including heat safety and hydration) and enforce concussion protocols, maintaining compliance with district, TAPPS, and NFHS guidelines
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans, including therapeutic goals and objectives, for student athletes receiving care
• Apply appropriate therapeutic modalities and instruct student athletes in therapeutic exercises and the proper use of rehabilitation equipment
• Evaluate, document, and communicate rehabilitation of progress and establish appropriate criteria for progression and return to practice and competition
• Follow professional, ethical, legal, and medical guidelines regarding treatment, rehabilitation, and the use of therapeutic agents
• Provide reasonable opportunities for student athletes to receive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services before and after practices, competitions, and non-academic periods, including additional treatment outside the regular school day when necessary
• Coordinate and maintain required athletic physical examinations, treatment logs, medical clearances, and other student-athlete health documentation
• Maintain accurate, current, and confidential injury, treatment, rehabilitation, accident, and medical records in accordance with TAPPS and applicable legal requirements
• Maintain required student-athlete information and documentation in the school's designated athletic management system, including physicals, medical forms, injury and treatment information, and medical clearances