Athletic Health Care Trainer - Radford High

Hawaii State Department of Education•Honolulu, HI

20h

About The Position

The Athletic Health Care Trainer at Radford High develops and implements the school’s athletic health care program and training-facility procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines. The role supports student athletes throughout participation, injury assessment, emergency care, rehabilitation, and return to athletic activities, while also advising coaches and school personnel on student health and safety. The trainer coordinates athletic health care coverage and injury and emergency procedures; screens athletes before participation; supports training and conditioning programs; monitors athletic activities for safety concerns; assesses acute injuries and provides appropriate first aid and emergency cardiac care; and develops and supervises rehabilitation programs following physician evaluation. The position also oversees therapeutic equipment, supplies, and maintenance; may supervise assistants, volunteers, and student athletic trainers; and provides education, technical assistance, and guidance to coaches, athletes, parents, and other school personnel. The advertised salary is $5,527 to $6,728 per month. Applicants must hold current athletic trainer certification from NATABOC, current qualifying emergency cardiac care certification, and registration with the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs as an Athletic Trainer by the time of employment. A valid Hawaii motor vehicle license is also required.

Requirements

Current athletic trainer certification from NATABOC.
Current emergency cardiac care certification from one of the following: 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.
Registration with the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs as an Athletic Trainer by the time of employment.
Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Hawaii.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the school athletic health care program and training facility, including practice and game coverage, therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation, injury and emergency procedures, and record keeping.
Conduct pre-participation evaluations to identify injury and illness risk factors.
Work with coaches to develop and implement training and conditioning programs for student athletes.
Advise the athletic director and coaches on protective equipment selection and proper fitting.
Monitor athletic activities and events for safety hazards and alert appropriate school officials.
Advise the athletic director or coaches to restrict, alter, or cancel activities when student health or safety is threatened.
Apply protective or injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages, and braces.
Evaluate acute injuries, including reviewing history and mechanism of injury and examining the athlete’s physical and neurological status.
Analyze acute injuries and determine appropriate management.
Provide first aid and emergency cardiac care, including CPR, and refer student athletes to physicians when appropriate.
Determine, when a physician is absent, whether an injured athlete may resume athletic participation.
Provide relevant information to physicians and other allied health care professionals.
Develop and supervise safe and effective rehabilitation programs following a physician’s evaluation and diagnosis; modify programs in keeping with the healing process and physician instructions.
Design, construct, and fit orthotic devices.
Supervise therapeutic devices and equipment and monitor athletes’ reintegration into program activities.
Provide technical assistance and serve as a resource to coaches, teachers, and other personnel on student and athlete health care.
Determine supply and equipment needs and arrange for repair and maintenance; consult catalogs and manuals and prepare and submit purchase orders.
May supervise assistants, volunteers, and student athletic trainers, including University of Hawaii student interns.
Organize and implement in-service educational programs for coaches and other school personnel.
Counsel and advise coaches, student athletes, and parents regarding rehabilitation and treatment of injuries.
May conduct classes on athletic training and sports medicine topics as requested.
Disseminate relevant information to student athletes, parents, coaches, and other target groups.