Athletic Trainer

Ponca City Schools • Ponca City, OK

9h

About The Position

Provide "Athletic Training Services" to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE ATHLETIC TRAINER CERTIFICATION.
• Valid teaching certificate and courses in coaching theory is preferred.
• Experience in coaching, first-aid, CPR, and sports medicine.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of the district.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Nice To Haves

• Valid teaching certificate and courses in coaching theory is preferred.
• Experience in coaching, first-aid, CPR, and sports medicine.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the team physician.
• Provide athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away varsity football games.
• Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments.
• Develop and maintain a budget for the athletic training program.
• Assist the athletic director as requested.
• Supervises students of particular program.
• Assist coaches as needed.

Benefits

• Athletic Trainer Stipend of $6,200

What This Job Offers

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