Athletic Trainer

Required Education and Training:

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  High School Diploma / GED.
• Previous experience in community or group sports, and working with youth.
• Must have completed and maintained certification in CPR and First Aid as certified by an organization such as the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must have completed and continue to maintain training in Concussion Management as offered by an organization such as the National Federation of State High School Association. (NFHS)
• Have completed and continue to maintain continuing education in Injury Prevention as offered by an organization such as NFHS.
• Complete 10 hours total of staff development each school year specific to First Aid and Injury Recognition and Prevention.

Additional Requirements: Must be organized, highly motivated and capable of managing priorities. Must be comfortable with evening hours and team travel. Must pass background check.

Responsibilities of the Job include:

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  Prepare and deliver supplies, equipment, water, and injury prevention support / taping for athletes prior to practices and games.
• Attend all practices and games for High School Football and Wrestling teams.
• Maintain list of special conditions among athletes in case of emergency, along with emergency contacts for each student athlete.
• Survey practice facility / field for dangerous objects/ repairs needed. Notify Maintenance or appropriate personnel.
• Communicate practice status of athletes to coaching staff daily. Observe injured athletes during practices and respond to any injury situations
• Travel to cover games as directed by AD.
• Communicate well verbally and via email with AD, Coaches, and Physicians.
• Apply various therapeutic modalities, and give instruction for range of motion and flexibility exercises.
• Apply necessary protection of the injured area, including special taping or braces.
• Clean and dress various abrasions, lacerations, etc. to help prevent infection and to aid the healing process.
• Evaluate new injuries after practice is completed
• Supervise student athletic trainer volunteers

• Valid driver’s license required

Physical Requirements include, but may not be limited to:

• Walking, bending, standing, kneeling, stretching, lifting, sitting, reaching, grasping, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and twisting
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate office, multimedia, and computer equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work independently with little direction and meet deadlines