ABOUT THE JOB: Persons in these positions work at a high school for 8 hours per day, 11 months per year. Daily working schedule will fluctuate according to sporting events. Under general supervision, administers preventive and rehabilitative treatment to students and athletes engaged in various high school sports and activities with specific instruction from school site administration and/or consulting physicians; fit protective gear; performs related work as required.

JOB DUTIES: Attends team practices and games to administer first aid and emergency care to injured athletes and students and inspects playing facilities and equipment to ensure they are free of hazards, are sanitary, and are maintained properly; advises coaching staff, student athletic trainers, athletes and parents on the care and prevention of athletic injuries; educates coaching staff, parents, and athletes on the importance of acclimatization, fluid/electrolyte balance, and nutrition in the prevention of illness and injuries; assists coaching staff in the implementation of the conditioning programs to prevent and reduce occurrence of injury and illness; completes and maintains athletic injury reports for every reported injury during athletic events and practices; maintains accurate records and reports that comply with District policies and State and federal laws and regulations and meet legal and regulatory standards; evaluates, selects, modifies, and fits prophylactic and protective equipment, and other custom devices as prescribed by a physician and as needed to prevent and minimize the risk of injury or reinjury; recommends, fits, and applies braces, splints, and assistive devices to facilitate recovery; evaluates athletes who present with acute, sub-acute, or chronic musculoskeletal disorders and medical conditions to determine the best plan of care; performs assessments of athletes to identify impairments, functional limitations, severity of conditions, and disabilities resulting from injuries or illnesses incurred during athletic participation and determine appropriate treatment plans and when consultation with other health care providers is necessary; communicates appropriate information (within HIPAA guidelines) to athletes, parents and coaching staff regarding the athlete's medical status, treatment plan, ability to participate, and assists in the athlete’s functional recovery and return to play, deferring to medical personnel when appropriate; cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment in the athletic training area; inventories, orders, and maintains athletic training room materials and supplies, assists with athletic training budget preparation as directed; and attends meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings.

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: Graduation from a Commission Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program with a master’s degree in Athletic Training or closely related field and one year of experience working in an athletic training environment. Experience working with high school aged children is desirable. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

CERTIFICATE:  Must possess and maintain a valid Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) credential issued by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC). Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. Instructor certification to teach First Aid, CPR, and AED certification courses is highly desirable.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….

Knowledge of: Methods, practices, and procedures used in athletic training activities, including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment, and rehabilitation; principles and techniques of therapeutic treatments including exercise, protective gear, taping, wrapping, and bandaging; symptoms and treatment of athletic injuries; First aid and CPR techniques; basic principles of anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, nutrition, diet, and first aid; physical fitness, hygiene, and safety procedures related to athletic programs; safety and protective equipment used in sports; and disinfection techniques for athletic training materials and equipment.

Ability to: Provide preventative and rehabilitative athletic training services and treatment to students; perform clinical and sideline evaluations of athletic injuries and render immediate care; assess injuries, respond calmly, and exercise sound judgment in stressful situations; develop and implement injury treatment programs independently and in consultation with physicians, as appropriate; operate a wide variety of athletic, therapeutic and exercise gear and equipment; operate athletic rehabilitation and weight equipment; operate first aid and adaptive equipment; and maintain records and prepare reports.