Recreation technician vs athletic trainer

Differences between recreation technician and athletic trainer duties and responsibilities

Recreation technician example responsibilities.

• Manage one-on-one and group social and physical sessions with long-term nursing and short-term rehabilitation residents
• Map two-track ATV roads as a team using GPS and all terrain vehicles.
• Upload GPS information onto a mapping database via mapping programs.
• Cut and clear brush, and dig trenches to create fire-lines, using Pulaski's, combi tools or shovels.
• Collect information, review data for accuracy and documents findings; prepare maps and used GIS to prepare reports and presentations.
• Examine injured persons, and administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary, utilizing training and medical supplies and equipment.
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Athletic trainer example responsibilities.

• Administer rehabilitation procedures and the safety of athletes at practices and games including ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
• Evaluate and create a rehabilitation program for ankle sprains, fibula fractures, and shin splints.
• Administer multiple therapeutic techniques for student athletes including electrical stimulation and ultrasound
• Assist physical therapist in generating rehabilitation protocols for patients, progress exercises, order supplies for clinic and oversee aide scheduling.
• Assist with OSHA record keeping.
• Maintain cleanliness of gym and stations.
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