POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under direction, administers first aid and limited physical therapy; maintains athletic equipment rooms; performs a variety of responsible medical and technical duties related to the athletic and physical education programs; maintains order, safety, and security in the training room; enhances the safety and overall health of student athletes, students participating in physical education and in extracurricular activities; offers advanced first aid for acute injuries and provides therapeutic services pre and post injury.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
- Administers first aid during physical education periods, home and away sports games, matches, or related athletic events.
- Provides limited physical therapy such as whirlpools, ultra-sounds, massages, hydrocollators, ice and heat compacts.
- Wraps, straps, bandages, and dress injuries.
- Arranges for the transport of injured athletes and students to the hospital.
- Assists physicians in treating major injuries and provides services as directed.
- Maintains training room equipment and supplies, first aid kits, tables, machines.
- Assists in marking, storing, and issuing athletic gear and equipment.
- Assists in ordering athletic equipment, safety gear, and athletic training facility supplies, including inventory of equipment and supplies and first aid kits for teams, and keeps electrical modalities calibrated.
- Distributes forms and reports.
- Maintains simple records.
- Washes and dries training room laundry.
- Observes and maintains safety and orderly student conduct in the training room as needed.
- May attend to sick or injured students when the school nurse is not available.
- Performs a variety of techniques involved in the prevention and treatment of athletic-related injuries, including therapeutic exercise, therapeutic modalities, soft tissue manipulation, cryotherapy and thermotherapy, and other forms of treatment as indicated.
- Provides injury preventative taping, wrapping, padding, and bracing techniques as needed.
- Appropriately identifies emergent situations and activates the emergency action plan as needed to quickly transport ill or injured students and athletes to the hospital.
- Consults with physicians and other medical personnel in determining and monitoring the appropriate course of treatment for injured or ill student athletes.
- Determines and recommends appropriate timelines for sidelining and returning injured student athletes to playing status.
- Provides direction to coaches on injuries and illnesses, medical reports, and the status of student athletes under treatment.
- Develops, implements, and assists in individualized rehabilitation programs for student athletes.
- Inspects and assures the safety of athletic equipment and facilities; identifies and provides recommendations for resolving facility, playing field, equipment, and environmental hazards that may cause student athlete injuries.
- Assists with budget preparation for necessary supplies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements – 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.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health education, physical education, sports medicine, or a related field
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency
- Two (2) years of responsible and verifiable experience (paid or unpaid) as an athletic trainer, physical therapist, paramedic, licensed vocational nurse, or related occupation
- Department of Justice Fingerprint Clearance
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier
- Tuberculosis/Drug Screen Clearance
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) by the Board of Certification (BOC) of the National Athletic Trainers Association
- Proof of a bachelor’s degree
- Valid copy of a high school diploma or equivalency
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Equipment, materials, and supplies used in school or district-related athletic events
- First aid procedures and limitations placed on non-physicians
- Physical therapy techniques, taping, wrapping, bandaging, hydrotherapy, stretching and similar treatments
- Physical fitness, hygiene, and safety procedures related to athletic programs
- Storage and inventory methods
- Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries
- Common practices, procedures, scope of practice, and terminology related to athletic training
- Legal, liability, and confidentiality principles as it relates to the athletic healthcare setting
- Universal and standard precautions as it relates to personal protective equipment and blood-borne pathogens
- Applicable sections of state education codes and school district policies
- CIF and NFHS rules and regulations as related to the health and safety of student athletes
- Individualizing rehabilitation and reconditioning techniques and procedures
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Body physiology and anatomy
- Concussion monitoring
- Proper nutrition and hydration
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
- Operation of a computer and assigned software
- Record keeping practices
- Administer advanced first aid and physical therapy
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
- Understand and carry out written and oral directions
- Repair athletic equipment
- Maintain athletic training room and supplies
- Make professional decisions regarding the immediate treatment and transportation of an injured or ill student athlete in emergent situations
- Apply district operations, policies, and directives
- Operate office equipment and current computer software
- Maintain records and prepare reports
- Plan and organize a work schedule, meet schedules and timelines as required
- Work independently
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Work with discretion and maintain confidentiality as required in a healthcare setting, and follow the physician’s directions or prescriptions explicitly
- Make adjustments as needed due to last minute changes in athletics scheduling
- Work successfully in a diverse environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Job is performed both indoors and outdoors, depending on the sport, with exposure to weather elements
· May be required to work evenings or weekends on occasion
NOTE: The noise in these environments is from quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.
The physical demands described here 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.
· Considerable walking and standing and some sitting
· Seeing to read printed matter and computer screens
· Bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, gripping, and reaching overhead
· Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform duties and handle objects
· Talking and hearing to communicate
· Frequently lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds; rarely up to 80 pounds; and up to 125 pounds with assistance
· May come in contact with bodily fluids
· Sharp objects/tools
Pay: From $38.23 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Thank you for your interest in our posting for ATHLETIC TRAINER - Bulletin #078-26. Applications will only be reviewed via Edjoin.org. If interested, please note the following application process:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
POSTING IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANYTIME.
- Interested candidates must apply on Edjoin.org (direct link to posting listed below)
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2204049
Please DO NOT send resume in lieu of application. Candidates will only be considered via completed application on Edjoin.org and resumes may be attached in Edjoin.
Education:
Experience:
- Athletic trainer, physical therapist, or related occupation: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BOC, Athletic Trainer Certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR/ First Aide Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
