Athletic Trainer - James M. Bennett High School
Athletic Trainer - James M. Bennett High School
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Job Description
SALARY View Teachers Salary Scale
Commensurate with certification and experience based on the Wicomico County Salary Scale for Teachers includes employee benefits package.
HOURS
Full time 10-month position (190 contract days).
Contract Unit: This position is part of the Unit I (Certificated) bargaining unit.
FLSA: Exempt
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be eligible for a Maryland Athletic Trainer license
CurrentNATABOC Certification
CPR/AED and First Aid certification
Knowledge of sports injury prevention evaluation treatment and rehabilitation
Excellent communication organizational and meticulous record-keeping skills
Responsibilities
Pre-Participation Responsibilities
Coordinate with coaches and athletic director to ensure all student-athletes have a current physical examination and completed online medical historyregistration forms prior to participation.
Injury Prevention & Care
Administer first aid and emergency care to student-athletes during practices contests and within the athletic training facility.
Supervise and apply protective devices such as pads braces and tape.
Collaborate with coaches to implement conditioning strength training and flexibility programs.
Provide initial care and appropriate referrals to allied healthcare professionals for athletic injuries.
Rehabilitation & Return-to-Play
Design and manage rehabilitation and reconditioning programs for injured athletes.
Communicate athlete injury status and progress with coaches through verbal updates and written injury reports.
Make recommendations for return-to-play decisions.
Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists the school district athletes and their parents.
Medical Coverage & Records
Provide coverage at interscholastic home contests based on injury risk event priority and staff availability.
Maintain accurate documentation of all injuries treatments and rehabilitation sessions.
Communicate regularly with the school nurse regarding athlete injuries and follow-up care.
Facility & Budget Management
Manage the athletic training room operations including budget development and supply requests inventory control and maintenance of therapeutic and medical equipment.
Assist the Athletic Director as Requested
Employment Type
Full-Time
