High School Athletic Trainer - Part Time
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. This role involves administering a program for emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured high school athletes in compliance with National Athletic Trainers' Association guidelines. It also includes counseling athletes and parents on medical assistance, working under the direction of physicians, advising coaches on athlete return-to-play status, and maintaining injury records. The athletic trainer may also provide classroom coverage during campus emergencies.
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 hold or obtain an IVP Fingerprint clearance card
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license
Nice To Haves
- May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds
- May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds
- May be required to work outside normal working hours
- May be required to travel to perform work functions
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
- Provide first aid and emergency care during weekday practices
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
