Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | Giddings ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, |
| Position: | , |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | Licensed Athletic Trainer |
| School: | Giddings High School |
| Campus Description: | Giddings High School is a 9-12 grade campus with approximately 630 students located in Giddings, TX. Giddings, the county seat of Lee County, is located in south central Texas between the metropolitan areas of Houston and Austin. U.S. Highway 77, connecting Dallas to the Gulf Coast, and U.S. Highway 290, the main connection between Houston and Austin, intersect in Giddings. Giddings has a population of just over 5,000. The economy of Giddings is based on the oil industry, farming and ranching, and service industries. The community takes great pride in its schools and attendance at school sponsored activities, such as Friday night football games in Buffalo Stadium, rivals the population of the town itself. |
| Date Posted: | 3/31/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Primary Purpose: 1. Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. 2. Work under the direction of the team physician to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses. 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. Rehabilitation/Reconditioning 1. Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes. 2. Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes, apply therapeutic modalities, and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise equipment. 3. Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use. 4. Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition. 5. Follow and enforce professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes. Administration 1. Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening. 2. Select, train, and supervise student assistants. 3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required. 4. Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed. 5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree 1. Valid license from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) 2. Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification Special Knowledge/Skills: 1. Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and injury prevention 2. Ability to provide emergency care and rehabilitation for student athletic injuries 3. Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistants 4. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills |
| Salary Range: | GISD Payscale |
| Benefits: | State TRS-ActiveCare Insurance Plan Term Life Insurance Extra Local days (2 personal, 2 sick) |
| How To Apply: | Apply at: Visit Giddings Employment Opportunities! |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Carla McMillian |
| Email: | carla.mcmillian@giddings.txed.net |
| Address: | P.O. Box 389 |
| City: | Giddings |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78942-0389 |
| Phone: | (979) 542-2854 |
| Fax: | (979) 542-9264 |