High School Athletic Trainer

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

2d•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. 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 includes prevention of athletic injuries and/or illnesses, evaluation and recognition of athletic injuries or illnesses, and providing first aid and emergency care during weekday practices and all home games. The trainer will travel to all varsity football games and regional and state tournament games in all sports, as scheduled. They will assist the head coach in developing an emergency medical plan for each sport, counsel athletes and parents on seeking proper medical assistance, and work under the direction of the team physician. The trainer will advise the coach on an athlete's return to play, maintain records of injuries and treatments, and assist staff with injury prevention, conditioning, and equipment selection. A student trainer program will be initiated and administered, including instruction in first aid, taping, wraps, dressings, and therapeutic modalities. The position is also responsible for the organization, inventory, and requisition of training room supplies and submitting an annual budget. The trainer must meet re-certification standards, provide classroom coverage in emergencies, and perform other assigned duties.

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
Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures
Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
Skill in CPR and First Aide techniques
Skill leadership and decision making
Skill in communicating in oral and written form
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications

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
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