26 First Aid Responder

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge skills and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community parents staff and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity celebrate diversity and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe positive and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage traditions and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.


JobTitle: First Aid Responder
WorkYear: Hours and days vary by assignment
Department: Athletics
ReportsTo: Director of Athletics and StudentActivities
SalaryRange: PEA AppendixB (8% - Asst. Trainer)
Benefits: N/A
Status: FLSA Status:Exempt

SUMMARY:
The purpose of the First Aid Responder is to assist in the evaluation recognition initial treatment and disposition of an individual who is injured or suddenly takes ill. This may include activities such as taping stretching first aid and/or referral of injured/ill athletes. Other athletic training functions such as return to play decisions modality or rehabilitation treatments are out of the realm of first aid responders.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED:

• High SchoolDiploma
• Current first aid and CPR/AEDcertification
• Valid Colorado DriverLicense
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of HumanResources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writingusing proper grammar andvocabulary

PREFERRED:

• 26 semester hours or more of college credit in Sports Medicinefield
• Basic Water SafetyCertification

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Skill in using tact discretion initiative and independent judgment withinestablished guidelines.
• Skill in organizing work setting priorities meeting critical deadlines and following up on assignments with a minimum ofdirection
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively orally and inwriting
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad and diverse population of students families peers andcolleagues
• Knowledge of universal hygieneprecautions
• Knowledge and training in first aid procedures should be required for handling athletic relatedinjuries
• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise temperature and air quality. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hard wood floors. Job responsibilities require both inside and outsideassignments.
• Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self- motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. Afterhour work is required. Must be able to work under stressfulconditions.
• Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of variousweight/heights.
• Must be able to push carts with athletic equipment onthem.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time have good mobility skills and be ableto walk longdistances.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions to subordinates. Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for longdistances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to define primary duties qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Districts/departments goals. Actual duties responsibilities frequency and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Apply pre-event/pre-practice injury prevention techniques such as protectivepadding taping and/or bracing. Encourage stretching whenappropriate
• Gather and make available the appropriate first aid / emergency supplies in support of the sporting activity orcontest
• Ensure that proper and adequate amounts of fluids are available to the athleticparticipant during a practice session or contest so as to prevent dehydration and heatillnesses
• In the event of an acute injury apply triage principles to rapidly assess the situation and administer appropriate emergency care in keeping with her / his level of first aid / CPR knowledge ofcertification
• Apply the principles of the PRICE (Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevation) protocol and other American Red Cross approved first aid measures to acutely injured individuals
• Notify a Certified Athletic Trainer Medical Doctor or Emergency Medical Technician if appropriate based on the severity of theinjury
• Follow the standing orders of an attending physician to provide ice following practiceor events to previously diagnosed chronic inflammatory musculoskeletalconditions
• Accurately maintain appropriate records of preventative measures taken injuriesand care given. Update Athletic Trainers updated withchanges.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics ordesignee

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

In a 3-hour workday this job requires:
R ï½ Rarely (Less than .25 hrperday) O ï½ Occasionally (.25 ï½ 1 hr per day) F ï½ Frequently (1 ï½ 2 hrsperday) C ï½ Continually (2 ï½ 3 hrs per day) NA ï½ NotApplicable

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employee may work inside and outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. Employee may be exposed to body fluids and blood borne pathogens. Regular exposure to loud noises associated with athletic events.

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status national origin religion ancestry age disability need for special education services genetic information pregnancy or childbirth status or other status protected by law in admission access to treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services Andrew Burns Title IXCoordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street Pueblo Colorado 81003 . Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officernamed herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at ; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students parents employees and members of the public. (Policy AC AC-R-1AC-R-2 AC-E-1AC-E-2 AC-E-3).

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