Job Description
Teacher Pay Scale + Stipend Primary Purpose Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of athletic training program for student athletes. Also work under the direction of team physician to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries. Major Responsibilities and Duties Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes. Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by 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. 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 procedures to be carried out by a coach or student trainer in the event of a medical emergency. Detect and resolve environmental risks to 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 t