Head Athletic Trainer - Walnut Grove HS (2025-2026)
Company: Prosper ISD
Location: Prosper
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum Base Salary (excluding stipend): $62,250/Days: 187
Primary Purpose: 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
Texas license from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
(TDLR) Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and
automated external defibrillator (AED) certification Active Texas
teaching certificate 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: Two years of experience as an athletic trainer Major
Responsibilities and Duties: Program Planning and Instruction 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. Meet with other Head
Athletic Trainers once a month with PISD Athletics.
Rehabilitation/Reconditioning 10. Plan and implement a
comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for
injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes. 11. Determine
therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes, apply
therapeutic modalities, and instruct athletes on proper use of
exercise equipment. 12. Fit injured athletes with specialized
equipment and oversee its use. 13. Evaluate and record
rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for
progression and return to practice and competition. 14. Follow and
enforce professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use
of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of
injured athletes. Administration 15. Coordinate scheduling of
athletic physical examinations and screening. 16. Select, train,
and supervise student assistants. 17. Compile, maintain, and file
all reports, records, and other documents including medical,
accident, and treatment records as required. 18. Maintain an
inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition
additional supplies as needed. 19. Approve all campus events and
schedule coverage for all summer camps and activities. 20. Follow
district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Supervisory
Responsibilities: Direct the work of student assistants. Mental
Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment
Used: Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike,
pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment,
and cold packs; automated external defibrillator (AED), standard
office equipment including computer and peripherals and other
instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED)
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting,
bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Continual
walking; moderate reaching Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and
carrying (15-44 pounds) Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun,
heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; exposure to noise;
exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable
diseases; frequent districtwide and statewide travel Mental
Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent
prolonged and irregular hours
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