Certified Athletic TrainerAthletic Coordinator SY2627

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision:Cultivating caring creative and courageous people. - Join the journey.

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;
• Engage with the community;
• Communicate effectively;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic intellectual and personal potential.

The Burlington School District seeks a dynamic student-centered professional to serve in the dual role of Certified Athletic Trainer and Athletic Coordinator. This position combines comprehensive sports medicine responsibilities with athletic department leadership operations event management and program coordination. Providing high-quality athletic training services to student-athletes across the district while assisting the District Head of Athletics with the daily operations and administration of BSD Athletics. Serving as a member of the Athletics Leadership Team and work collaboratively with coaches administrators school nurses physicians students families and community partners to support the health safety and success of all student-athletes. The nature of athletics requires flexibility and extended hours. Evening weekend holiday and occasional outdoor work in challenging weather conditions are required particularly during the winter athletic season.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the tasks knowledge and abilities required to perform this job successfully:

• Student-Athlete Health Safety & Wellness:
• Provide injury prevention evaluation treatment rehabilitation and return-to-play services for student-athletes
• Deliver athletic training coverage for preseason regular season and postseason practices and competitions
• Implement injury prevention programming including taping bracing stretching conditioning and education
• Evaluate injuries using clinical assessment techniques including range-of-motion and manual muscle testing
• Coordinate immediate and emergency care for injured student-athletes
• Develop and oversee individualized rehabilitation and reconditioning programs
• Assist with pre-participation physical clearance and return-from-injury clearance processes
• Support athletic orientation and student-athlete wellness education initiatives
• Develop and maintain venue-specific Emergency Action Plans in collaboration with district nursing staff
• Inspect and maintain AED units emergency equipment and medical supplies
• Support student-athlete academic monitoring and eligibility procedures
• Operations Facilities & Resouce Management:
• Assist with day-to-day athletic department operations and event management
• Establish and maintain daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility
• Assist with scheduling practices contests transportation officials and facility usage
• Coordinate game management staffing and supervision for home athletic events
• Assist with oversight of athletic facilities equipment safety maintenance and inventory management
• Maintain cleanliness organization and operational readiness of athletic training facilities
• Coordinate uniforms equipment distribution inventory and purchasing
• Establish and manage budgets inventory purchasing and ordering of athletic training supplies and medical equipment
• Assist with seasonal game confirmations awards programs and team operations
• Support implementation of departmental goals facility improvements and strategic initiatives
• Communication Collaboration & Community Engagement:
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians coaches school nurses physicians administrators and student-athletes regarding participation and health status
• Coordinate physician referrals follow-up care diagnostic testing and medical appointments
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with specialty physicians and community healthcare providers
• Support communication with students parents coaches staff officials and community organizations
• Collaborate with Burlington Parks Recreation & Waterfront and community partners regarding facilities and programming
• Support athletics website updates social media communication and promotional efforts
• Assist with fundraising efforts and community engagement initiatives
• Represent district athletics at meetings conferences and events as assigned
• Leadership Program Development & Professional Practice:
• Support leadership of district-wide athletic operations and programs
• Assist with implementation of strategic initiatives and departmental goals
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education requirements
• Promote best practices in athletic training student support and athletic operations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of athletic services facilities and student-athlete experiences
• Compliance Documentation & Administration:
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical documentation and injury records
• Maintain athletic department records rosters schedules and eligibility documentation
• Assist with injury-related insurance claims and reporting procedures
• Ensure compliance with district policies healthcare regulations state licensure standards Title IX requirements and professional ethical standards
• Help foster equitable access and inclusive participation opportunities for all student-athletes in alignment with district equity initiatives
• Support supervision and evaluation of coaches and athletic staff
• Perform additional administrative duties and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Requirements:

Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training Sports Medicine Exercise Science or related field.
• Current NATA Certification.
• Current Vermont Athletic Training Licensure (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date);
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification;
• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree
• Previous athletic administration experience preferred
• Coaching experience preferred
• Experience working with high school and middle school-aged students

• Knowledge of NFHS VPA and interscholastic athletics operations

• Experience with event management and athletic scheduling systems

Preferred Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and medical information

• Broad understanding of sports medicine injury prevention rehabilitation and athletic healthcare

• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and best practices in athletic training

• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers and educational professionals

• Ability to think critically and make sound independent decisions regarding injury assessment treatment rehabilitation and return-to-play determinations in accordance with state licensure guidelines
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students families coaches staff and community members

WORKING CONDITIONS:

These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.

Include but may not be limited to:

• Face-to-Face contact
• Noise Levels
• Verbal contact with others
• Outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or
  cold
• Ability to move distances within schools offices and athletic fields

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS/TERMS:

• SALARY:This is a salaried exempt position paidBi-Weekly.
• SCHOOL YEAR:12 months 233 workdays (based on start date) 8 per day/40 per weekend and holiday hours are regularly required.
• BENEFITS:Benefits eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start Benefits!
• PAID TIME:Sick Time / Personal Time / Vacation Time. As per thePersonnel Manual.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Applications from women veterans individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

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