Job Details
| Region: | 17 |
| School District/Employer: | Plainview ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, |
| Position: | , |
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| Job Title: | Athletic Trainer |
| School: | Plainview High School |
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| Date Posted: | 2/2/2024 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the direction of the team physician to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree Valid LAT or ATC credential required 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 supervise student athletes and assistants Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: One (1) year experience as an athletic trainer, preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes. 2. Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes. 3. Attend practice sessions and athletic contests and prepare athletes using protective techniques and devices as needed. 4. Provide emergency or continued care and refer athletes to physician for definitive diagnosis and treatment. 5. Detect and resolve risks to athletes and determine continued participation in athletic events. 6. Develop and establish specific procedures to be carried out in the event of a medical emergency. 7. Provide health care information and counsel and instruct student athletes on subject matter related to athletic training. 8. Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff. 9. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 10. Maintain confidentiality of information. Rehabilitation/Reconditioning 11. Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes. 12. Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes, apply therapeutic modalities, and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment. 13. Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use. 14. Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition. 15. Follow and enforce professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes. |
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| How To Apply: | https://www.applitrack.com/plainview/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Rachel Long |
| Email: | rachel.long@plainviewisd.org |
| Address: | P.O. Box 1540 |
| City: | Plainview |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 79073-1540 |
| Phone: | (806) 293-6191 |
| Fax: | (806) 296-4014 |