Certified Athletic Trainer

Fairfax County Public Schools • Mount Vernon, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the full range of athletic programs at a high school by providing comprehensive athletic healthcare, including conditioning, injury prevention, injury treatment, and rehabilitation services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or a related field.
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Board of Certification certified athletic trainer in good standing and eligible for a Virginia Board of Medicine license.
• Virginia High School League wrestling weight control program certified measurer or willing to become one.
• Proficiency in applicable database software.
• Ability to become a member of NATA District 3 and the Virginia Athletics Trainers Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a secondary school setting.
• Educational license with an endorsement in secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Develops preventative, rehabilitative, and emergency medical care programs and plans for student athletes.
• Advises athletes and coaching staff on techniques related to injury prevention, care, and conditioning.
• Provides initial review of physician's physical evaluation of athlete and athlete medical history forms for indications of possible physical conditions which preclude participation in athletics.
• Evaluates injuries/illnesses and interprets clinical findings to determine the appropriate participation status and injury rehabilitation plan.
• Renders first aid and initial assessment during practice, home games, and away football games, when available.
• Provides first aid and initial assessment to visiting team athletes during games and determines appropriate participation status of injured athletes.
• Performs preventative taping, wrapping, and padding of injured areas.
• Fits braces, guards, mouthpieces, and other protective devices, consulting with the athletic equipment staff as necessary concerning proper fit.
• Administers CPR and emergency first aid and assists in the determination of treatment level.
• Assists physicians on rehabilitation of injuries and other medical matters.
• Operates therapeutic devices and equipment.
• Maintains the inventory of appropriate first aid and medical supplies, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
• Oversees and manages athletic training facilities and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition consistent with a health care facility.
• Advises the director of student activities and coaching staff on the safety and condition of training facilities, practice, and competition sites.
• Provides training to coaches in sports first aid as part of a Division coach education program.
• Supervises safety factors of athletic competition by ensuring the elimination of undue hazards.
• Acts as a liaison between and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coaches, school staff, student-athletes, families, physicians, and other community providers.
• Consults with teachers, administrators, and other staff as needed regarding academic support for student-athletes recovering from injury.
• Utilizes a Division-mandated record-keeping system regarding athletic injuries, treatments, and injury/illness examinations.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees