Athletics Trainer

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence. Join a team that Empowers Educators In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer
NATA Certified Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities

Prevention of athletic injuries through orthopedic screening, individual exercise programs for athletes with pre-existing conditions, participate in equipment fitting for football and ice hockey, and assist coaches in developing year round conditioning programs.
Recognize and evaluate athletic injuries.
Provide medical coverage for home contests and daily practices, coordinate emergency medical procedures for all teams at all locations, coordinate emergency medical services as needed, follow the prescribed treatment of the team physician/or licensed physician.
Provide for the management, treatment and disposition of athletic injuries through providing injury evaluations before and after practices and referring athletes to the appropriate health care professional.
Provide rehabilitation of athletic injuries when appropriate, such as rehabilitation for mild to moderate injuries as prescribed by the team/or licensed physician and provide strength and range of motions and functional testing for injured athletes to insure readiness to return to their sport.
Maintain data and complete necessary reports as is required including: all physical forms, injury and progress reports, necessary insurance forms for athletes with medical referrals; daily injury report list with appropriate recommendations, and supply and equipment inventories.
Organize pre-season physicals for all prospective candidates.
Keep parents, coaches and the athletic director informed of the athlete’s progress in rehabilitation.
Provide for appropriate education for athletes, coaching staff, parents and others as may be required.
Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.