Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Job Description
Sapulpa Public School is a 6A high school in Sapulpa OK. We have around 800 studentathletes
in grades 712th that make up the 17 sports.
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Athletic Trainer
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director/Head Athletic Trainer/Team Physician
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Must be BOC certified and possess or is able to acquire
state licensure by the beginning of position. First Aid/CPR certification
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Applied Knowledge: 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.
DecisionMaking Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions
regarding the assessment treatment rehabilitation and return to play decisions
per state licensure guidelines.
Attention to Detail: Should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and
documentation.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure
situation when talking to patients medical professionals staff and families.
Must have ability to organize prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or
no supervision.
Recommended/Preferred
Masters Degree
Oklahoma Teaching Certification
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention
program for student athletes.
Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by athletic director.
Establish and maintain effective communication with students parents medical
and paramedical personnel coaches and other staff.
Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.
Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using
tape wraps splints braces and other protective devices as needed.
Respond to emergencies and make quick independent judgments about how to
deal with injuries.
Identify acute injuries and provide firstaid triage including assessing injuries and
deciding whether an athlete should seek further medical attention and should
discontinue participation in the athletic event.
Establish specific procedures to be carried out by a coach or student trainer in
the event of a medical emergency.
Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes.
Rehabilitation/Reconditioning
Plan and put in place a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program
for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.
Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes.
Apply therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise
equipment.
Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for
progression and return to practice and competition.
Follow professional ethical and legal parameters regarding use of and
therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
Administration
Help coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
Select train and supervise student assistants.
Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and
other documents including medical accident and treatment records as required.
Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional
supplies as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise the work of student assistants.
Equipment Used:
Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike pulleys weights
whirlpool ultrasound equipment and cold packs.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Continual walking and standing; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping bending
kneeling and reaching.
Work outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather) and inside.
Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases.
Frequent statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
o Will travel with Varsity Football and Basketball/Wrestling.
Employment Type
Full-Time
