Certified Athletic Trainer

Howard County Public School System•Lawrence, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director, Athletics and Activities, the Athletics and Activities Managers (AAM), and the assigned school principal, the Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) will lead and administer the athletic training program in their assigned high school, supporting student athletes across all sports. This includes the prevention, care, rehabilitation, education, and emergency management of injuries. The role will provide competitive and non-competitive season event coverage (e.g., games and practices). The AT and the AAM will coordinate event coverage with the AT and AAM of the opposing school during the competition season to ensure adequate coverage for both teams practicing and competing. The AT will oversee the athletic training facilities and equipment to ensure safe and sanitary conditions in compliance with county, state, and national guidelines. The AT will serve as a liaison between and establish effective communication and working relationships with coaches, school staff, student athletes, parents/guardians, physicians, and other community stakeholders. A secondary purpose includes coverage of other team events or practices within the athletic training staff structure and performing administrative duties to be assigned by the Director of Athletics and Activities and/or the AAM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program.
National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) Board of Certification.
AED and CPR certification.
Hold a current Maryland Board of Physicians Athletic Trainer’s License and Evaluation and Treatment Protocol with a Supervising Physician or obtain this license within 60 days of hire OR hold a current out-of-state Board of Physicians Athletic Trainer’s License and Evaluation and Treatment Protocol or be pending with a Supervising Physician.
One year of experience in athletic training in high school, collegiate, or professional sports.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program or three years of experience in athletic training in high school, collegiate, or professional sports.
Experience managing multiple components of an athletic training program such as supervision of events and practices, injury prevention, and purchasing and maintaining supplies.

Responsibilities

Oversees and supervises all aspects of the local school's athletic training program
The CAT will provide game and practice coverage, daily treatments, injury prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries for all three athletic seasons and approved out-of-season activities.
Maintains student medical records required for participation in athletics.
Maintains and monitors coaching certifications required by the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) and HCPSS.
Determines individuals' readiness to participate.
Communicates with the student athlete, athlete's family and staff regarding the student athlete's status.
Effectively and regularly communicates with any external medical provider providing treatment to the injured athlete.
Provides care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation protocols.
Provides rehabilitative care for injured student athletes.
Coordinates care with the student athlete's parents, physicians, coaches, and school staff.
Prevents, recognizes, evaluates, and provides immediate care, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries/illness.
Maintains all medical equipment.
Maintains a clean and orderly Athletic Training office and manages the purchase and maintenance of athletic training supplies in order to provide appropriate athletic training support to coaches and athletes.
Maintains all required injury and communication logs.
Maintains and updates coaches’ education requirements regarding heat illness, sudden cardiac arrest, CPR, AED certification, and concussion management.
Provides staff training in CPR/AED, and Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries as required by COMAR.
Provides required training and continuing education at school and countywide meetings.
Assists coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs in and out of season.