What is a student athletic trainer?

Here at Westwood HS, Student Athletic Trainers provide adequate care for all athletes either through volunteering or enroll in the Sports Medicine I or II course. These students must be willing to learn not only about the body but also different types of taping, wrapping, and wound care techniques. Any student interested in possibly going into the Health profession this is a great place for them. Not only will they learn all about injuries, they will also become CPR certified as well as learn directly under Professional Athletic Trainers. Students can not be afraid to get their hands dirty as this program has some labor involved. Each student is responsible for attending practices and games for all sports throughout the year that they are assigned by the Athletic Trainers, which include late nights, weekends, intersessions and some holidays. Although we have long days, we also enjoy the best view of each game, countless awesome meals, game travel, cool clothes, and can even earn a letter jacket!

We do realize that academics ALWAYS comes first, we tell all of our Student Athletic Trainers that they are students first and student athletic trainers second.

If you are interested in becoming a student athletic trainer, please send all questions to susan_slagle@roundrockisd.org. For online application, see "Forms" or "Main Page" dropdown box.

What do I wear?

Depending on the season/weather Dress code appropriate athletic shorts/pants, a t-shirt that can get dirty (no tank tops), hoodies/jackets and tennis shoes (no open toe shoes) to each practice/game. It is always important to remember to bring sunscreen, a hat/visor and sunglasses.