Athletic Trainer

Fredericksburg Christian Educational Services•Fredericksburg, VA

62d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer supports and advances the mission of FCS by working with individuals engaged in physical activity in the prevention of injuries and illnesses, the recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of injuries and illnesses, the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses, and the administration of the healthcare program. This position supports student-athletes’ ability to participate in practices and competition following a sports-related injury. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating and completing all administrative functions supporting student athletes’ injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning, as well as communicating with school administrators, nurses, coaches, and parents regarding a student-athletes' participation status.

Requirements

Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord, maintained through personal routines (such as prayer and reading the Bible) and in the school setting (through regular participation in Prayer and Share devotional times and other spiritual development)
Possesses Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people and readiness to share faith in Christ with students as part of our school’s mission
Regular in attendance at an evangelical Protestant church
Commitment to a biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior
If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship
Strong commitment to Christian education
Bachelor's degree (or beyond) in Athletic Training or other related field
Eligible for licensure as an athletic trainer in the State of Virginia and BOC certified
Thorough knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of athletes who have sustained injuries to their muscles and bones
Frequent walking, standing, light lifting to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required
Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff
Punctual and dependable
Teachable, servant spirit

Nice To Haves

Two years of athletic training experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Attends athletic games and practices as assigned
Provides and applies medical protective gear and prophylactic devices
Advises athletes on proper use of equipment
Provides education on athletic injuries and conditions, and educates athletes on nutritional aspects of performance
Conducts on-field assessment of acute athletic injuries; provides immediate care as needed and assists in the management of chronic athletic injuries or conditions
Applies appropriate modalities to treat sports injuries as well as acute first aid for all injuries and conditions
Collects correspondence with treating physician; routinely communicates with parents or guardians, school nurse, coaches, and treating therapists or physicians
Refers athletes for more specialized care for injury management; documents all daily treatments, injuries, and referrals
Coordinates outside care and treatments and supervises athletes' return to activity
Assesses emergency conditions or situations and recognizes general medical conditions
Coordinates/activates emergency medical care
Provides instruction on rehabilitation exercises for athletic injuries and on methods of maintaining overall body conditioning while injured
If assigned, maintains Athletic Training Room and inventory of all Athletic Training Room supplies and resources
Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times to positively impact the community
Complies with all confidentiality and disclosure requirements
Complies with all local, state, and federal rules, requirements, regulations, and laws related to Athletic Training
Reports any suspected or known violation of a rule, requirement, or law to proper authorities