Sports Safety Attendant (High School)

The School District of Lee County•Lehigh Acres, FL

About The Position

The Sports Safety Attendant supports athletic safety programs at a high school. The role assists the Athletic Trainer with injury treatment and prevention, coordinates with school staff, coaches, health facilities, parents, and treating physicians, and provides First Aid/CPR/AED when needed. The attendant also helps coordinate sports physicals, athlete training, program evaluations, and trainer recruitment, while following District and Florida High School Athletic Association policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Teaching Certificate or Athletic Coaching Certificate.
Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Current employee of the School District of Lee County.
Ability to work flexible hours and days.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications.
Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Other alternatives to the listed qualifications may be accepted by the Board.

Responsibilities

Assist the Athletic Trainer in developing injury treatment and prevention programs.
Meet regularly with designated staff at each assigned school site to determine athletic-event coverage needs, provide updates, and discuss student- and program-related topics and issues.
Work with the Athletic Trainer to coordinate a sports physical program for all sports and genders with an appropriate health facility.
Report major injuries to the appropriate administrator, head coach, and Athletic Trainer within mandatory time limits.
Consult with the treating physician about the appropriate method of injury treatment.
Consult with the head coach and Athletic Trainer to determine an athlete’s participation level and treatment.
Assist in scheduling student-athlete training on injury prevention and proper conditioning for individual sports.
Communicate specific student rehabilitation programs to parents.
Complete and file insurance claim forms and reports in a timely manner.
Allocate time equitably among sports.
Abide by and enforce School Board and Florida High School Athletic Association policies on tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
Assist in scheduling meetings and attend meetings to evaluate established programs.
Adhere to District policies and procedures.
Assist in recruiting trainers.
Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies, in accordance with certification training guidelines.