Athletic Trainer 12 Months/35 Hours

RCSD•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position in a school district responsible for providing school personnel and students with advice and services on physical conditioning programs, training methods, screening procedures, injury prevention and the use of safety equipment for sports participation. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the School Physician and the Curriculum Supervisor for Physical Education. General supervision is exercised over Athletic Coaches. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Possession of current Certification from National Athletic Trainers Association
Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card
Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job
Clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required for positions involving direct contact with students

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge of short and long term effects of physical training as it affects respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive and musculoskeletal systems
Good knowledge of proper material selection for athletic taping and protective devices
Good knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
Good knowledge of record maintenance
Skill in recognizing athletic injuries and in identifying the extent and severity of those injuries
Skill in the application of current athletic training procedures, theories and techniques
Ability to provide first aid and sport injury emergency treatment
Ability to work with elementary and secondary school age children
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical personnel, coaches and families of athletes
Tact
Good judgment
Integrity
Initiative
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Responsibilities

Inspects the injured area of athlete to determine extent and symptoms of injury
Obtains information from athlete and/or witnesses to determine the mechanism and extent of an injury
Provides first aid and sport injury emergency services to students
Supervises the training room
Applies specific and appropriate taping, wrapping, protective devices and/or braces to athletes in order to prevent injury or re-injury
Administers athletic training procedures to the injured or ill athlete following protocols
Uses therapeutic modalities or exercise to restore injured or ill athlete to normal functional status
Develops and implements programs for athletes for pre-season, in-season, and off-season conditioning
Inspects athletic training facilities to insure compliance with safety and sanitation standards
Maintains records on student injuries and illnesses relative to sports participation