Licensed/Athletic Trainer (7325)

Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Board of Certification (BOC) certificate
• Valid Washington State Department of Health Athletic Trainer License
• Successful completion of Washington State Patrol background check. Employee is responsible for cost of background check.
• Current First Aid and CPR card, or ability to obtain prior to the established start date
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse.
• Job related experience within the field of Athletic Training is required.
• Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad and diverse population of students, families, peers and colleagues.
• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• Knowledge and training in first aid procedures should be required for handling athletic related injuries.
• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
• Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hardwood floors.
• Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments.
• Interruptions of work are routine.
• Flexibility and patience are required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.
• After-hours work is required.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling, and moving equipment/light furniture may be required.
• Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of various weight/heights.
• Must be able to push carts with athletic equipment on them.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions to subordinates.
• Must be able to carry a medical kit and coolers for long distances.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for prevention, emergency care, first aid, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes under his/her care.
• Serve as liaison between the team physician, the athlete, the athlete’s parents, and coaching staff.
• Consultant with coaching staff on conditioning, nutrition, and protective equipment.
• Assist with prevention of injuries including education for athletes, coaches, parents, and Athletic Trainers, identifying factors that put athletes “at risk”, correcting deficiencies in athletes as deemed necessary, as well as taping and bracing.
• Provide emergency care and first aid including availability of necessary equipment, communication procedures for emergency situations, and prompt, accurate triage.
• Evaluate acute and chronic injuries and refer to the team physician or specialist where appropriate.
• Help decide if a player may return to competition following an injury.
• Treat athletic injuries with protection, rest, ice, compression, evaluation, support, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cold/heat/ and hydrotherapy as needed or prescribed with the availability of modalities.
• Develop, supervise, evaluate, and modify individual exercise programs for rehabilitation to help athletes return to a pre-injury status.
• Maintain records including injury reports, home care instructions, referrals, treatment records, and rehabilitation progress notes.
• Secure athletic training room equipment and supplies as needed.
• Cover team practices and sporting events as scheduled with the Athletic Director.
• Establishment of a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement for all students while considering the background and developmental level of the individual students.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, correspondence and notices relevant to essential functions of the profession.
• Maintains accurate and complete student documentation as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Attends conferences, workshops and other professional development to maintain current knowledge of the profession.
• Maintains HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality compliance.
• Collaborates with school personnel to develop school-wide initiatives to make schools safer and more effective.
• Make the athletic training room facilities and medical attention available to school athletes with arrangements made by the coach and the Athletic Trainer.
• Collaborate with school nurses to ensure consistency in student athlete medical plans during and after school.
• Maintain regular attendance to work and work related activities.
• Is punctual to meetings, completes work assignments with deadlines, and follows established schedules.
• Specialists are dressed and groomed in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Specialists maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron.
• Uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
• Follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulleting, announcements, applicable to Athletic Trainer position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hours of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law.
• Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level