Aledo Independent School District

This position is for a Middle School, Athletic Trainer/PE Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

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.

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree
Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers
Valid TEA certification for Physical Education (PE)

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services Ability to provide emergency care
Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to apply appropriate treatment to treat student 
athletic injuries
Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistants
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
One year experience as an athletic trainer or appropriate student teaching or approved internship

1. Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
2. Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by athletic director.
3. Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.
4. Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
5. Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
6. Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed.
7. Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent judgments about how to deal with injuries.
8. 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.
9. Establish specific procedures to be carried out by a coach or student trainer in the event of a medical emergency.
10. Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise 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: Moderate lifting and carrying
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

In order to be considered for a position, please upload a cover letter, resume, and any other supporting documentation in "application materials".
Contact Human Resources with any questions.