Athletic Trainer

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.

Requirements:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree

Valid license from the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers (through TDLR)

Current Adult CPR and 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

Application Procedure:

• Complete the Web-based electronic application.
• Provide/upload a copy of your college transcript.
• Provide/upload a copy of your valid Texas Teacher/Trainer Certificate.
• Provide proof of Identity (Driver's License, Birth Certificate, Passport, or other Federal Documents)
• If required, must submit to and pass a biometric (fingerprint-based) background check.

Included in the electronic application:

• A notice to comply with the requirement for a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) review via the "DPS FACT" database (included during the enrollment process) per Texas Government Code Sec. 411.097.
• An "Affidavit of Applicant Offered Employment" (included during the enrollment process) must be completed and notarized before a candidate is offered a professional position at N-S CISD. A notary public is available in the Human Resources office when candidates are recommended for employment. This pre-employment requirement complies with TEC 21.009 and local policy.

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Dept. at ext. 105 or by email at hr@nixonsmiley.net

Nixon-Smiley CISD does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status in any of its programs or activities, including employment practices.