Athletic Trainer 26-27 SY

North Wasco County School District 21•The Dalles, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

North Wasco County School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Athletic Trainer for the 26'-27' school year. This is a 218-day calendar position. The District is proud of its staff who provide the best education possible for the children of the community. The District Mission is "Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready." The Dalles, located along the Columbia River, offers a "Gorge Lifestyle" with numerous outdoor activities and a rich history. It is a quaint small town with a population just over 13,000, known for agricultural products and home to Columbia Gorge Community College and Google’s Data Center. The Athletic Trainer/Teacher provides on-site athletic event coverage, including pre- and post-event requirements, and maintains appropriate quantities of first aid/athletic training supplies. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and is required to collaborate with a licensed physician in the treatment of athletic injuries.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in athletic training, or a related field, such as Kinesiology or Sports Medicine.
Possess, or ability to obtain, a valid athletic trainer registration by the Oregon Health Authority/Health Licensing Office.
Possess, or ability to obtain, an Emergency Cardiac Care Certification, including adult, pediatric, secondary rescuer, AED, airway obstruction and barrier devices.
Possess, or ability to obtain, certification as a Certified Wrestling Body Composition Assessor from the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA).
Knowledge of first aid practices, injury prevention and therapeutic procedures.
Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, coaches and physicians.
Satisfactory results of drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812.
Criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Researches, plans, implements, and ensures that appropriate action plans are in place to prevent athletic injury and illness and that these plans are in accordance with other established athletic policies, procedures, and state law.
Conducts initial assessment of an athlete’s injury or illness to determine a professional diagnosis, activity limitation or restrictions, develop a treatment plan, and/or to determine whether the athlete should be referred to physician(s) for further diagnostic testing and treatment.
Serves as a resource for coaches on conditioning, nutrition, and the selection of appropriate team protective equipment and devices.
Attends multisport athletic contests and practices as scheduled by agreement with the Athletic Director.
Observes participating athletes to evaluate movement patterns and body mechanics that could predispose athletes to injury.
Responds to injuries/illnesses that occur due to participation in activities and/or events.
Provides emergency care and first aid, including availability of necessary equipment, communication procedures for emergency situations, and prompt, accurate triage.
Serves as a liaison to parents, coaches, school staff, and healthcare professionals regarding an individual athlete’s injury or illness.
Provides education to coaches, students, and parents in the areas of sports injury prevention and care.
Develop, implement, and maintain emergency action plans for practice and game locations specific to the assigned high school.
Provides on-site rehabilitation services for athletic injuries using various therapeutic interventions and related equipment.
Assesses athletes to evaluate the efficacy of treatment, reports the progress to coaches and physicians when appropriate, and makes modifications to the athlete’s treatment program, as necessary.
Maintains confidential, accurate and complete student documentation as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations, including training records, injury/accident reports, treatment records, home care instructions, referrals, rehabilitation progress notes, and insurance information.
Develops and maintains equipment, inventory, and supplies for the athletic training room adhering to budget provided.
Schedules and administers pre-season neuropsychological testing for concussion management and helps interpret post-injury results.
Responsible for concussion management, including notifying school personnel, documentation, record-keeping, and communicating with outside medical professionals and parents.
Evaluates athletes’ readiness to play and provides participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
Assesses wrestler body composition in conjunction with Oregon’s Wrestling Weight Monitoring Program to determine minimum wrestling weight.
Provides athletic training room facilities, rehabilitation, and medical care access to student athletes with arrangements made by the Athletic Trainer.
Ensures water or other appropriate hydration is available as agreed with Athletic Director, following league protocol for visiting teams.
Perform other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.