Athletic Trainer

Description

• Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines. 
• Should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families. 
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision. 
• Attend home flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and baseball games (at least one tournament)
• Attend a few Ice Hockey games
• Maintain/organize first aid kits and emergency folders for each team.
• Report and track injuries to the Head Coach and Athletic Director. 
• Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment 
• Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility. 
• Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans. 
• Initiate and administer an athletic training student-aide program in accordance with the school’s clubs and activities guidelines and state law. 
• Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician and community physicians.
• Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures. 
• Update and comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the school systems regulations, and outlined in the Athletic Injury Management section of the school’s athletic training program policies and procedures manual.
• Develop coach’s professional development for CPR/AED, Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac Death, Sickle Cell  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred 
• First Aid and CPR certified
• Previous experience in high school or college athletic setting
• Must be BOC certified

Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table and/or bed. Must be able to work in outdoor conditions. Must have valid driver's license and insurance and able to drive vehicle to sports events/games. Must be flexible to work various hours.