Co-Athletic Trainer
Company: Bridge City ISD
Location: Bridge City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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
license from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
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: Three years experience as an
athletic trainer preferred. Contract Days: 207 Major
Responsibilities and Duties: Plan and implement a comprehensive
athletic injury and illness prevention program for student
athletes. Provide physical conditioning training to student
athletes. Attend practice sessions and athletic contests and
prepare athletes using protective techniques and devices as needed.
Provide emergency or continued care and refer athletes to physician
for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Detect and resolve risks to
athletes and determine continued participation in athletic events.
Develop and establish specific procedures to be carried out in the
event of a medical emergency. Provide health care information and
counsel and instruct student athletes on subject matter related to
athletic training. Establish and maintain effective communication
with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches,
and other staff. Rehabilitation/Reconditioning Plan and implement 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. Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment
and oversee its use. Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of
athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice
and competition. Follow and enforce professional, ethical, and
legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for
treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes. Administration
Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and
screening. Select, train, and supervise student assistants.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other
documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as
required. Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment.
Requisition additional supplies as needed. 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) Posture: Prolonged standing;
frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and
twisting Motion: Continual walking; moderate reaching Lifting:
Frequently moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds) Bridge City
ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively
supports Equal Access for all people regardless of Race, Color,
Religion, Sex, Age, National Origin or Disability.
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