Athletic Trainer
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Job Summary
The athletic trainer will practice within the parameters of the Florida Board of Athletic Trainers and will follow both theStandards of Practiceand theCode of Ethicsas set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. These essential functions below are based on the needs of the school and its athletic programs. The athletic trainers duties enumerated in this document should not be considered all inclusive. Supervisor District Athletic Training as necessary shall modify duties. The athletic trainer will be present at home athletic contests and practices and shall attend other postseason and homehosted contests as directed by theSupervisor District Athletic Trainingand in cooperation with athletic director. In addition the athletic trainer will travel with the varsity football team to away contests and as schedule permits will also travel with the JV football team.
Essential Functions
1.Establish an effective athletic training program for high school athletics and maintains a clean organized efficient athletic traininghealthcare facility.
2.Provide first aid and in assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for registered Duval County Public Schools studentathletes as well as visiting studentathletes competing at the school as part of an official contest practice or tournament.
3. Provide athletic training services at home events and practices from the start of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring sport season. This may include weekends or holidays as appropriate and as directed by SupervisorDistrict Athletic Training and in cooperation with athletic director.
4. Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and supervises the medical clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons. Maintains an accurate uptodate filing system for all athletic health care documents.
5. Maintain a consistent method of communication with the supervising /treating physician(s) parents and SupervisorDistrict Athletic Training in cooperation with athletic director regarding athletic health care and recommended evaluation/ treatment and rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
6. Record all injuries using District designated tools or agencies and following legal obligations maintains a daily injury treatment log files all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents and maintains record of CPR/AED certification for all members of the school athletic department (coaching staff). Provides a seasonal/annual data summary of this information as requested by Principal and Supervisor District Athletic Training.
7. Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods assist in the selection and fitting of protective medical equipment including special taping pads or braces and equip each team with appropriate medical equipment.
8. Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment related to the athletic training facility manage an uptodate inventory and provide the Athletic Director or Principal with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.
9. Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks. Perform routine inspection on school AEDs provide staff inservice on AEDs locations maintain a listing of staff memebers trained in CPR/AED arrange for annual opportunities for CPR instruction and instruction on venue specific to Emergency Action Plans.
10. Establishe educational opportunities club and learning environment for students who may be interested in exploring a career in the health sciences and share professional literature relative to injury prevention with the schools coaching staff.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Probation: NA
Qualifications
Open Requirements:Bachelors degree Masters preferred from an accredited athletic training education program or health related field.Two 2 years of athletic training experience. Experience with middle and high school sports programs preferred.
Promotional Requirements: NA
Licensing:Current Certified Athletic Trainer and maintain continuing education requirements as set forth by the Board of Certification. Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the Florida Board of Athletic Training. Licensed athletic trainer per Florida Statute.Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care for the Professional Responder.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of techniques used to diagnose and treat sports related injuries
- Knowledge of sports injury preventative measures
- Strong skills in assessing and treating sports related injuries
- Strong skills in mechanical stimulation heat cold light air water electricity sound massage and the use of therapeutic exercises reconditioning exercise and fitness programs
- Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong word processing spreadsheet database and presentation software skills
- Strong presentation development and delivery skills
- Ability to assess manage treat rehabilitate and recondition student athletes within the professional preparation and education of a Certified Athletic Trainer
- Ability to evaluate athlete readiness to play
- Ability to evaluate and assess sports equipment
- Ability to develop and manage budgets
- Ability to travel with the varsity and junior varsity football teams to away contests
- Ability to handle high amounts of stress associated with injuries
Employment Type
Full-Time
