Athletic Health Care Trainer - Kalani High

Hawaii State Department of Education • Honolulu, HI

41d • $5,527 - $6,728 • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is being used to fill Athletic Health Care Trainer positions at the specified location. The salary range for this position is $5,527.00 - $6,728.00 per month. New external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range, with potential for higher placement based on exceptional qualifications, critical needs, funding, and other relevant factors, requiring prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed according to department regulations.

Requirements

• Current certification as an athletic trainer from the NATABOC.
• Current certification in ECC from the American Red Cross (CPR/AED for the professional rescuer), American Heart Association (BLS for healthcare providers CPR/AED or advanced cardiac life support) or National Safety Council (professional rescuer CPR).
• Applicants must be registered with the Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs (DCCA) as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Hawaii at the time of employment.
• Applicants must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements standard operating procedures for the school's athletic health care program and training facility in accordance with departmental guidelines, including coverage during practice and games, use of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation protocols, injury procedures, emergency situation plans, and record keeping requirements.
• Conducts pre-participation evaluations to screen for injury/illness risk factors associated with participation in competitive athletics.
• Works with coaches to develop and implement effective training and conditioning programs for student athletes.
• Advises the athletic director and/or coaches on the appropriate selection and proper fitting of protective equipment.
• Monitors athletic activities and events for potential safety hazards and/or conditions and calls them to the attention of proper school officials.
• Advises the athletic director or coaches to restrict, alter or cancel athletic activities if the safety and health of students are threatened.
• Applies protective or injury-preventive devices, such as tape, bandages or braces.
• Conducts initial evaluation following acute injury, examining the athlete’s status with regard to history, mechanism, observation, palpation, range of motion, muscular strength, functional joint stability, and neurological status.
• Analyzes athlete’s condition and makes decisions on the management of the acute injury.
• Provides appropriate first aid and emergency cardiac care (including CPR); and/or refers the student athlete to a physician.
• In the absence of a physician, determines whether the injured athlete may resume participation in athletic activities.
• Provides pertinent information to physicians or other allied health care professionals.
• Develops and supervises an appropriate, safe, and effective rehabilitation program for the injured athlete following physician's evaluation and diagnosis, including the use of a variety of therapeutic modalities (e.g., electric stimulation, ultrasound, diathermy, traction, intermittent compression, joint mobilization, etc.).
• Modifies the rehabilitation program within the framework of the healing process and/or in accordance/cooperation with a physician's instructions.
• Designs, constructs, and fits orthotic devices.
• Supervises the operation of therapeutic devices and equipment.
• Monitors athlete’s appropriate reintegration into program activities.
• Serves as a resource person and provides technical assistance to coaches, teachers, and other personnel regarding the health care of students and student athletes.
• Determines need for supplies and equipment, repair and maintenance services, etc., consulting specific catalogs and manuals to obtain desired information, prepare and submit purchase orders.
• May supervise assistants, volunteers, and student athletic trainers (UH student interns) in the performance of athletic training activities.
• Organizes and implements in-service educational programs for coaches and other school personnel.
• Counsels and advises coaches, student athletes, and parents on matters regarding rehabilitation and treatment of specific injuries.
• May conduct classes on athletic training and sports medicine topics as requested.
• Disseminates pertinent information to student athletes, parents, coaches, and other target groups.

Benefits

• Placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors.
• Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
• Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs.
• Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities.
• A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months.
• Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions.
• You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed