JOB TITLE: Athletic Trainer/Sports Medicine Teacher

Location:     J. Frank Dobie High School

                   10220 Blackhawk Blvd.

                   Houston, TX 77089

DUTY DAYS: 187 Days

PAY GRADE: T07-T08

SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule + Days + Stipend

JOB ID: 1594

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Send Resume to: Matt Thomas, District Athletic Trainer mthomas@pasadenaisd.org

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or certification to meet TEA requirements
• Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
• Board of Certification (ATC), preferred
• TSATA Sports Medicine Certified Instructor
• Texas Teaching Certification preferred

  Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Treat all minor injuries.
2. Work under the direction of the team physician in the treatment of major injuries.
3. Keep a record of all injuries and keep a written record of all treatments administered.
4. Keep on file physical examination reports signed by physician
5. Obtain all information about family insurance and athletic insurance.
6. Keep athletic office informed about surgeries and be certain that family insurance claims have been filed when applicable.
7. Be responsible for working with and developing the proper relationship with team physicians, coaches, athletes, and family of injured athlete.
8. Develop rules for student trainers and managers.
9. Develop as many student trainers and managers as possible.
10. Develop a daily, weekly, or monthly work schedule for all student trainers and managers.
11. Always contact parents to give extent of injury and keep them informed.
12. Always check with the physician when in doubt about an injury.
13. Recognize that the team physician has the final say concerning an athlete’s physical ability to participate.
14. Make sure that parents understand policy concerning injury, payment, insurance and team physician.
15. Report any playing hazards found in practice or play areas
16. Keep inventory of all trainer’s supplies.
17. Prepare annual requests for new and additional trainer’s supplies to be submitted to the athletic director.
18. Be present at all high school football practice sessions, varsity football games, and athletic contests as assigned by the coordinator and the athletic director.
19. Treat injuries of students in all sports with equal enthusiasm, always strive to maintain a close harmonious working relationship with coaches and athletes of all sports.

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data;

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending.