TITLE: ATHLETIC TRAINER

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Health Benefits: 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums 

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general supervision, to assist in the conditioning and physical fitness of athletes and in the prevention, reduction, rehabilitative treatment of injuries to students and athletes engaged in various high school sports in accordance with specific instruction from coaching staff or consulting physician; to store, issue, repair, and maintain athletic and physical education equipment, materials, and supplies; and performs other related work as required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class.  This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

Provides assistance, recommends and implements appropriate preventative measures to avoid athletic injuries; has primary responsibility and performs a variety of preventative taping, strapping, bracing and bandaging to reduce the chance or protect current injuries to the student athletes; evaluates all initial athletic injuries and recommends appropriate medical care related to athletic injuries, illnesses and conditions to student athletes; provides athletic injury documentation, injury surveillance, follow-up treatment, and rehabilitation under physician’s directions; assists in arranging for physician and/or ambulance coverage at games when so required; operates a variety of first aid and adaptive equipment

Provides the scheduling of physical examinations for the student athletes under treatment; certifies medical eligibility of student athletes to return to the athletic program; serves as a liaison between physicians, coaches, athletes and parents; assists head coaches in off-season in the conditioning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of physical fitness as required; provides reports to coaches and other school personnel as required; develops and implements individualized rehabilitation and reconditioning programs for injured students; assists students with specialized therapeutic exercises; performs demonstrations and assure student understanding of proper exercise techniques and procedures; counsels and advises athletes on health related issues, including nutrition and substance abuse.

Maintains a variety of records related to student injuries, treatments, progress and assigned activities; processes forms and applications as needed; prepares student injury reports; maintains copies of records of physician’s diagnosis, treatment, operative reports, prescriptions, physical examination reports, medical history forms, accident reports, and insurance forms; provides reports to coaches on injuries, medical reports and status of athletes under treatment as required; assists with the budgeting, ordering and inventorying of athletic training supplies; maintains necessary trainer’s supplies and equipment inventory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Two years of college-level course work from an accredited university in physical education, athletic training or a related field.

Experience:
One year of experience working in an athletic training environment.

Certificates and Licenses Required:
Certification as an Athletic Trainer from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification. Valid certification in CPR and First Aid issued by an authorized agency. Possession of a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver license. Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle which meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement and continue to maintain insurability. Use of an automobile.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Basic principles of athletic training, kinesiology, physiology, nutrition, diet and first aid. Symptoms and treatment of athletic injuries. Physical fitness, hygiene and safety procedures related to athletic programs. Taping, bandaging and physical therapy techniques. Disinfectant and sterile equipment techniques. First aid procedures and techniques. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques. Community emergency medical resources. Appropriate safety precautions, procedures and protective equipment used in sports. General principles of supervision and training. Interpersonal skills using, tact, patience and courtesy. Basic math skills.

Ability to:
Provide emergency care as needed including basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other life sustaining efforts until paramedics or other medical assistance is available. Perform appropriate lifting and carrying techniques for use when necessary. Operate a variety of therapeutic equipment and machines. Understand and carry out technical and other directions explicitly as issued by physicians. Read and follow prescriptions for rehabilitation or treatment of injuries or illnesses related to participation in athletics. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Tape, bandage and splint athletes, administer first aid and immobilize injuries Operate a personal computer and utilize database and spreadsheet programs. Maintain cooperative relationship with coaches, athletes, parents, school staff, administrators and physicians. Be flexible. Prioritize and think clearly in an emergency

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands:
Employees in this classification stand, walk, run, lift and carry up to 50lbs., with occasional heavy lifting associated with moving injured athletes; use fingers, wrists or hands repetitively, bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, drive a vehicle, have direct contact with the public, students and District staff, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, see small details, use a computer and a telephone.

Environment: 
Employees in this classification, work both inside and outside, have direct contact with other District staff, students and administration, work evening or variable hours, possible exposure to adverse weather conditions; judge and process information quickly and make quick decisions; with continuously changing priorities and intermittent diversions.