Athletic Trainer
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Job Description
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Functions as an integral member of the Athletic Health Care team in secondary schools. Plans develops supervises and implements a comprehensive program featuring athletic endeavors directed to prevent athletic injuries rehabilitate and recondition previously injured athletes and educate and counsel athletes on health and fitness. Recognizes evaluates and performs immediate care of athletic injuries. Prepares schedules of activities and informs supervisory staff and the student population. Selects and recommends the purchase of equipment and/or materials relative to the needs of the program in compliance with established professional procedures and within budget allotments.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- May require developing planning and carrying out a comprehensive injury prevention program.
- Determines whether or not athletic equipment is safe and ensures its proper maintenance.
- Determines and evaluates the extent of injury through examination and palpation estimation of range of motion muscle strength and joint flexibility and through neurological sensory and motor tests.
- Administers proper emergency care and equipment; makes prompt appropriate medical referrals; is ready to treat athletic injuries.
- May apply emergency protective devices such as spine boards cervical collars bandages and dressings.
- Performs a treatment regimen under the direction of a physician using a variety of therapeutic methods supportive procedures or other techniques to aid recovery.
- Establishes goals and criteria for recovery.
- Assess when by objective measurement established goals are met.
- Is responsible for facilities and material including ordering and storage.
- May administer insurance program and keep records of athletic injuries.
- Selects and manages assistant trainers and student trainers.
- Works closely with Athletic Director and/or Coaches to enhance athletic performances.
- Conducts routine health screenings and testing procedures.
- Develops and implements preseason fitness and conditioning programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of the practices of modern sports medicine as related to the supervision and care of student athletes in a secondary school setting; thorough knowledge of the policies rules and regulations of the City of Roanoke and its high schools; some knowledge of the basic principles of human psychology; ability to enforce school policies and rules firmly and fairly; ability to recognize evaluate and perform immediate emergency care of injuries sustained by student athletes; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of students; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree from a fouryear college or university in Sports Medicine with certification attained as an ATC by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification with proven extensive knowledge of the science of exercise physiology. Experience with effectively operating various types of officerelated equipment including but not limited to a photocopier typewriter calculator and fax machine. Thorough working knowledge of personal computers their environments and software necessary to meet the needs of the position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Significant standing walking moving climbing carrying bending kneeling reaching and handling during engagement in the above outlined duties. Frequent walking standing light lifting 1540 lbs. and other limited physical activities. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audiovisuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Duties typically performed in a school setting may include: classroom gymnasium cafeteria auditorium and outdoors recreational areas. Contact with public and other employees is usually congenial in nature but may be stressful when interacting with students who have undergone trauma.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid ATC certification and a valid Virginia drivers license.
RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:Hayley Poland Title IX Coordinator(.
Employment Type
Full-Time
