High School Athletic Trainer - Substitute

Peoria Unified School District•Peoria, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Athletic Trainer is to practice the prevention, care and rehabilitation of injuries incurred through athletic participation with the use of physical modalities. Additionally, the position will be responsible for teaching first aid and CPR procedures to coaching staff.

Requirements

Bachelor degree (BA) from four-year college or university; or one two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid teaching certificate or substitute teaching certificate.
Valid Athletic Trainer Certificate as issued by the Board of Certification and licensed by the Arizona Board of Athletic Training.
Ability to obtain malpractice insurance.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license

Responsibilities

Administer a program to provide for emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured high school athletes in compliance with National Athletic Trainers' Association guidelines
Prevention of athletic injuries and/or illnesses
Evaluation and recognition of athletic injuries or illnesses
First aid and emergency care and weekday practices
Be on-site for all home games and weekday practices
Travel to all varsity football games and regional and state tournament games in all sports, as scheduled by the campus athletic director
Assist the head coach in developing an emergency medical plan for each sport
Counsel athletes and their parents in seeking proper medical assistance for follow-up care and/or surgery
Work under the direction of the team physician or other cooperating physician with respect to athletes' treatment goals
Advise the coach when an athlete may return and to what extent participation in practice or games following injury or illness
Maintain records on athletic injuries, physician referrals, and treatments administered
Assist and advise the Physical Education/Health and coaching staff regarding injury prevention, conditioning programs, and the selection, care and fitting of protective equipment
Conduct in-service programs for the coaching staff in the care and prevention of athletic injuries
Initiate and administer a student trainer program. It should include instructions and supervision in first aid techniques, protective taping, wraps and dressings, and use of therapeutic modalities
Be responsible for the organization, inventory, and requisition of all training room supplies.
Submit annual budget for all first aid and medical supply needs for the year
Meet re-certification standards as established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association
Provides classroom coverage in case of campus declared emergency
Performs other duties as assigned or required