Outreach Athletic Trainer - New Kent Public Schools

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Athletic Trainer provides day-to-day athletic training services for a local sports team. This role involves assessing, treating, and developing rehabilitation and reconditioning strategies for athletes, as well as designing and implementing prevention and education programs. The athletic trainer will attend all home and away games as agreed upon by the respective head coaches and/or athletic directors. The environment is a fast-paced orthopedic medical practice. Occasional night or early morning hours, as well as possible overnight stays, may be required. The position requires the ability to adjust and adapt to changing conditions and safely administer prescribed topical medications, oxygen, epinephrine for anaphylactic shock, and naloxone for overdose reversal. The age-specific groups served include Adolescence and Adult.

Requirements

Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Athletic Trainer or eligible.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC).
Current CPR certification.
Bachelors Degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
Must be able to adjust and adapt to changing conditions.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years previous athletic training experience.
Masters Degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

Responsibilities

Assesses, treats, and develops rehabilitation and reconditioning strategies for athletes.
Designs and implements prevention and education programs.
Attends all home and away games as agreed upon by the respective head coaches and/or athletic directors.
Performs prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid), and reconditioning of athletic injuries as set forth by the NATA Board of Certification.
Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician.
Maintains NATA and CPR certification in accordance with respective institutions.
Covers assigned pre-season physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the program manager.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the athletes’ status and interpret the appropriate information.
Assists with or transfers athletes of various weight/heights.
Pushes carts with athletic equipment on them.
Stands for long periods of time, has good mobility skills, and is able to walk long distances.
Communicates effectively to give adequate directions and instructions to athletes.
Carries training kit and coolers for long distances.
Handles high amounts of stress.
Administers prescribed medications of topical corticosteroids, topical lidocaine, or other Schedule VI topical drugs; oxygen for use in emergency situations; epinephrine for use in emergency cases of anaphylactic shock; and naloxone or other opioid antagonist for overdose reversal.