Athletic Trainer - Short Term Contract
Athletic Trainer - Short Term Contract
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ABOUT POLY
Founded in 1907 Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit coeducational K-12 independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as many arts is reflected in the schools ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader Poly develops the unique intellect talents and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence the creative arts the camaraderie of team sports and service to others.
Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color are seen heard and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy the love and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower Middle and Upper Schools students faculty and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves each other and our ever-changing world.
Within our community of care Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful purposeful lives.
To learn more about Polytechnic School please visit us.
Under the direction of the Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer provide instruction on the prevention evaluation management treatment and rehabilitation of physical injuries to students and athletes engaged in various school sports and physical education activities; serve as a liaison between the students parents coaches and physicians in evaluation management care and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This is a short-term role to cover maternity leave.
Responsibilities
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Fosters the department and school philosophy and mission statement of Polytechnic School;
- Collaborates with other ATC to develop plans for providing athletic training coverage for all home athletic events (practices & games);
- Provide both home and away game coverage for the football team;
- Provide coverage for all home athletic events along with Head Athletic Trainer
- Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility;
- Maintain and carry out comprehensive venue-specific emergency action plans;
- Establish a working relationship with team physician and community physicians;
- Establish a working relationship with the school nurse;
- Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures;
- Assist with conducting concussion baseline testing for all student-athletes;
- Educate coaches and team physicians about on-field injury and concussion protocols;
- Travel to all away football games and possibly other venues if necessary. May be required to drive school vehicle for games (online training must be completed).
- Engage robustly in fostering diversity equity and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment;
- Willingness to take on other duties as needed.
Physical requirements and work environment
- Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines as well as a diverse array of contacts;
- Work at a desk and computer;
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds;
- Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment;
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Salary: Polytechnic School is committed to attracting and retaining talented dedicated employees through a competitive compensation plan that is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: A full benefits package includes medical dental and vision coverage and a 403 (b) retirement plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals Poly will recruit hire train and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity genetic information sexual orientation (including heterosexuality homosexuality and bisexuality) national origin ancestry citizenship status uniformed service member status marital status pregnancy age medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual) or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment including selection job assignment compensation discipline termination and access to benefits and training.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training Masters Degree preferred;
- Must be BOC Certified (proof of certification & certification number required);
- Certified in Basic Life Support CPR/AED (proof of certification required);
- Knowledgeable of a large range of medical problems and is able to assess and evaluate while working with other healthcare professionals;
- Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regards the assessment treatment rehabilitation and return-to-play decisions per state guidelines
- Detail-oriented and thorough with injury tracking and documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/high pressure situations when talking to student-athletes medical professionals staff and parents;
- Ability to organize prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little to no supervision;
- Drivers license insurance and ability to drive school van;
- CPR certification (provided by Polytechnic School Athletic Department);
- Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities
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