Athletic Health Care Trainer - Kapolei High

Hawaii State Department of Education•Kapolei, HI

About The Position

The Athletic Health Care Trainer develops and implements the school’s athletic health care program and training-facility procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines. The role screens student athletes, supports training and conditioning, monitors safety, evaluates injuries, provides emergency care, and oversees rehabilitation and return to athletic activities. The trainer also advises coaches, athletic directors, students, and parents; manages supplies and equipment; and may supervise assistants, volunteers, and student athletic trainers.

Requirements

Current certification as an athletic trainer from the NATABOC.
Current ECC certification 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).
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 operating procedures for the athletic health care program and training facility, covering event and practice coverage, therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation, injury and emergency procedures, and record keeping.
Conduct pre-participation evaluations to screen for 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 selecting and fitting protective equipment.
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 by examining the athlete’s history, injury mechanism, observations, palpation, range of motion, muscular strength, joint stability, and neurological status; analyze the condition and determine its management.
Provide first aid and emergency cardiac care, including CPR, and refer student athletes to physicians when appropriate.
Determine, in the absence of a physician, whether an injured athlete may resume participation.
Provide relevant information to physicians and other allied health professionals.
Develop and supervise rehabilitation programs following physician evaluation and diagnosis; use therapeutic modalities and modify programs in accordance with the healing process and physician instructions.
Design, construct, and fit orthotic devices.
Supervise the operation of therapeutic devices and equipment.
Monitor athletes’ appropriate reintegration into program activities.
Provide technical assistance and serve as a resource for coaches, teachers, and other personnel on student and athlete health care.
Determine supply and equipment needs and arrange repair and maintenance services; consult catalogs and manuals and prepare and submit purchase orders.
May supervise assistants, volunteers, and student athletic trainers in athletic training activities.
Organize and implement in-service educational programs for coaches and other school personnel.
Counsel and advise coaches, student athletes, and parents about rehabilitation and treatment of injuries.
May conduct classes on athletic training and sports medicine topics and disseminate relevant information to student athletes, parents, coaches, and other groups.