Sub Athletic Trainer

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

67d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks. This role involves working with a diverse population, requiring tact and diplomacy in handling all situations. The employee is expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner, providing quick and responsive customer service. Punctuality and appropriate appearance are essential for the effective operation of the schools and to reflect a positive image of USD 259. The position requires regular and reliable attendance, with any deviation from assigned hours needing prior approval from a supervisor. The Athletic Trainer must demonstrate knowledge of injuries, illnesses, or disabilities of student-athletes and/or patient populations served, along with clinical competency in assessment, treatment strategies, intervention programs, and documentation. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, families, staff, and others are crucial. The role also involves providing professional education to students, staff, and the public, and demonstrating commitment to the school district and athletic department's mission and core values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in sports medicine related field from four year college or university
Current Licensure with Kansas State board of Healing Arts
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Nice To Haves

In and out of district travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of injury, illness or disability of student-athlete and/or patient population served and clinical competency and performance in the assessment, treatment strategies and intervention programs; equipment/modalities used in treatment; and documentation according to departmental standards
Demonstrates adequate communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, family, staff and others
Demonstrates and promotes being a good team member as displayed by flexibility, willingness to assist different departmental service areas showing respect and cooperation with all departments and individuals
Provides professional education to students, staff and the public
Demonstrates commitment and support of the school district and athletic department mission and core values
Provides student-athlete and/or patient care daily: productivity standards to be set per clinical area
Service during assigned practice times, 3:00 - 6:00 weekdays
Service during assigned pre-season football practices
Service during assigned "home" events
Service at assigned football games, home and away
Reporting of injuries
Tracking injuries (diagnosis, treatment, return to play)
Teaching CPR and First Aid as assigned
Service during post-season events hosted at district schools as assigned
Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.