What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATHLETIC TRAINER 24-25 SY position at Albuquerque Public Schools?
Provides care and prevention of athletic injuries including therapeutic rehabilitation to allow for the least loss of competitive time, while keeping the mental and physical welfare of the athlete as the top priority.
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Provides basic instruction to athletic staff members in the prevention and care of injuries.
- Trains and supervises student trainers and schedules student trainers for athletic contests and practices.
- Refers athletic injuries to physicians for diagnosis and treatment.
- Carries out appropriate instructions and treatment as directed by physician.
- Develops and supervises appropriate rehabilitation programs for athletes under the direction of the physician.
- Assists and advises the coaching staff regarding injury prevention, conditioning programs and the selection, care and fitting of protective equipment.
- Determines if a player is capable of continued participation in games and practices when the player has an injury.
- Treats and supervises treatment for all minor athletic injuries and conditions.
- Organizes and maintains inventory of all training room supplies and prepares requisitions and purchase orders as necessary.
- Prepares and submits requests for equipment and supplies and prepares annual budget for all first aid and medical supply needs for the year.
- Ensures coverage at all athletic events and practices either personally or by designating a qualified substitute approved by the Athletic Director.
- Assists in maintaining athletic physical records and provides information to students and parents regarding school policies on athletic medical screenings.
- Maintains care and cleanliness of the training room.
- Reports all injuries promptly to appropriate personnel following established procedures and maintains records of reports as requested by Athletic Director or Principal.
The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
- Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial procedures, and legal requirements.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and coordinate the work of others.
- Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
- Knowledge of sports medicine and athletic training functions.
- Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
- Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Current New Mexico teaching certificate endorsed in the area to be taught.
- Satisfactory completion of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association examination.
APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.
In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.