Athletic Trainer

Hill Country Christian School of Austin•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

To advance the gospel and the mission of Hill Country Christian School by supporting the health, safety, and development of student-athletes. This is accomplished by providing expert athletic training care, promoting injury prevention and rehabilitation, fostering character formation through disciplined and excellent athletic programs, and demonstrating godly interaction with students, families, and school faculty and staff. Provide athletic training services for all student‑athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care. Work under the direction of the Athletic Director, and in collaboration with coaches and administrators to ensure safe participation in athletics.

Requirements

Valid Texas Athletic Trainer License (LAT)
Demonstrated proficiency in Injury evaluation, emergency procedures, rehabilitation protocols, exercise physiology and therapeutic modalities
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
General knowledge of athletic administration

Responsibilities

Identify sports and activities with the highest injury risk and prioritize on‑site coverage.
Implement injury‑prevention strategies, taping, bracing, and warm‑up protocols.
Ensure safe facility conditions for all athletic activities, including heat and severe weather monitoring.
Provide evaluation and treatment for injuries during practices and competitions.
Deliver first aid, emergency care, and acute injury management.
Maintain professional judgment in return‑to‑play decisions in coordination with physicians.
Develop and supervise rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
Apply therapeutic modalities (heat, cold, light, sound, electrical, mechanical) as appropriate.
Track athlete progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Maintain the athletic training facility, including equipment maintenance and supply inventory.
Keep accurate records for all athletes, including: Physicals, Emergency forms, Injury reports, Treatment logs, Rehab protocols.
Coordinate physical examination dates for all sports.
Assign and supervise student athletic trainers at all competitive events.
Provide structured training and mentorship for student trainers.
Work closely with coaches, administrators, and medical professionals.
Enforce discipline, sportsmanship, and safety expectations.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold school policies.
Stay current with best practices and evolving techniques in athletic training.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director in support of the Athletics Department