Athletic Trainer (On-Call)

Kamehameha Schools

13d•$34 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus is looking for On-Call Athletic Trainers. Applicants will be asked to provide copies of their... Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC). Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers certification. State of Hawaii Athletic Trainer Registration. Divers License

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education or Health Related Field
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC).
Emergency Cardiac Certification: American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers certification.
State of Hawaii Athletic Trainer Registration.
Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
Ability to develop and modify treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Good interpersonal skills to relate well with students, parents, coaches and other school staff.
Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, holidays and weekends on a regular basis to attend scheduled practices and games.
Ability to maintain required certifications.
Must be able to travel to off-campus locations on island and within and outside the state.
Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Provides on-site athletic training services to student athletes at assigned games and practice sessions.
Conduct and document initial evaluation following injury and provide direct services to student-athletes in emergency first-aid care, working closely with Kamehameha Schools' (KS) Medical Director and the student-athlete's private physician as necessary.
Administer medical care to injured student-athletes under the guidance of KS' Medical Director as appropriate.
Works closely with the team coaches to monitor the health of student-athletes.
Supervises the Athletic training room facility.
Maintains equipment and supplies and conducts training for student-athletes and coaches as needed.
Counsels and advises athletes and coaches on prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment of specific injuries and on other matters that may be pertinent to student-athletes and coaches.
Disseminates pertinent information regarding injury prevention techniques and equipment selection/use for students, parents, physicians, coaches and other staff.
Travels with teams for State Tournaments; other pre-season tournaments on neighbor islands or out of state; neighbor island travel for HHSAA State Tournaments.
Reviews Athletic Physical Examinations for health information that may affect athletic participation and notifies Medical Director and Risk Management regarding areas of concern.