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Athletic Trainer
Opportunity Criteria
Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range
$65,000.00
to
$70,000.00
/ Year
*POSITION TITLE:* Athletic Trainer
*DEPARTMENT:* Athletics/Activities Department
*REPORTS TO:* High School Athletic Director
*SUPERVISES:* Not applicable
*POSITION GOAL: *The Athletic Trainer will work with medical professionals and coaches to evaluate athletes' condition, establish plans for rehabilitation and treatment, and track progress towards health and fitness goals. The Athletic Trainer should be motivated to assist athletes, coaches, and families realize their potential and possess a strong understanding of sports-related injuries and treatments.
*PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Provide emergency care and treatment of student athletes
On site coverage for all varsity home contests, away varsity football contests, home freshmen football contests, home sophomore football contests, home high school volleyball contests, home sophomore basketball contests, HS home wrestling matches, additional coverage for selected games, including post-season and tournament coverage
Develop and manage protocols and policies pertaining to athletic training services
Administration of Concussion Protocol
Direct oversight of all daily operations of athletic training facilities
Coordinate with athlete, parent(s), primary care physicians, and orthopedic consultants
Coordinate with athletic coaches
Develop and review athletic assignments and daily work schedules with the High School Athletic Director
Develop and manage emergency action planning
Develop a system of inventory and usage of supplies
Oversight of athletic training budget
Other duties as assigned by High School Athletic Director
*KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS:*
Possess knowledge about a large range of medical problems; assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.
Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
Demonstrate attention to detail; needs to have thorough and detailed injury tracking and documentation
Ability to communicate effectively in high stress / pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little to no supervision.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communications skills.
Ability to speak in a clear and understandable manner and write legibly in English.
Ability to deal effectively with people both in person and on the telephone.
Ability to use a computer and software.
Ability to be aware of the security of the students, staff, and school property.
Ability to meet daily attendance requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding staff and student personal record information.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee issues, concerns, and/or disciplinary procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student issues, concerns, and/or disciplinary procedures.
Ability to drive a golf cart/gator.
*EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:*
National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC)
License holder with IL Board of Medical Examiners as an athletic trainer
Expertise in injury recognition, first aid, emergency medical skills treatment and rehabilitative techniques, and conditioning programs
CPR and AED Certifications
Physical and psychological stamina necessary to supervise a broad and demanding program requiring flexible hours
*ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision.
Ability to work in an office environment as well as outside, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, operate office machines and computer, communicate with staff and others. Occasional lifting, otherwise non-demanding physical office activities. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.
*ADA:*
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
*TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:*
12 months
*EVALUATION:* Annually by the High School Athletic Director
*SALARY RANGE: * Based on qualifications and experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
* NATA BOC (Required)
* CPR Certification (Required)
* AED Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
*DEPARTMENT:* Athletics/Activities Department
*REPORTS TO:* High School Athletic Director
*SUPERVISES:* Not applicable
*POSITION GOAL: *The Athletic Trainer will work with medical professionals and coaches to evaluate athletes' condition, establish plans for rehabilitation and treatment, and track progress towards health and fitness goals. The Athletic Trainer should be motivated to assist athletes, coaches, and families realize their potential and possess a strong understanding of sports-related injuries and treatments.
*PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Provide emergency care and treatment of student athletes
On site coverage for all varsity home contests, away varsity football contests, home freshmen football contests, home sophomore football contests, home high school volleyball contests, home sophomore basketball contests, HS home wrestling matches, additional coverage for selected games, including post-season and tournament coverage
Develop and manage protocols and policies pertaining to athletic training services
Administration of Concussion Protocol
Direct oversight of all daily operations of athletic training facilities
Coordinate with athlete, parent(s), primary care physicians, and orthopedic consultants
Coordinate with athletic coaches
Develop and review athletic assignments and daily work schedules with the High School Athletic Director
Develop and manage emergency action planning
Develop a system of inventory and usage of supplies
Oversight of athletic training budget
Other duties as assigned by High School Athletic Director
*KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS:*
Possess knowledge about a large range of medical problems; assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.
Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
Demonstrate attention to detail; needs to have thorough and detailed injury tracking and documentation
Ability to communicate effectively in high stress / pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little to no supervision.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communications skills.
Ability to speak in a clear and understandable manner and write legibly in English.
Ability to deal effectively with people both in person and on the telephone.
Ability to use a computer and software.
Ability to be aware of the security of the students, staff, and school property.
Ability to meet daily attendance requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding staff and student personal record information.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee issues, concerns, and/or disciplinary procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student issues, concerns, and/or disciplinary procedures.
Ability to drive a golf cart/gator.
*EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:*
National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC)
License holder with IL Board of Medical Examiners as an athletic trainer
Expertise in injury recognition, first aid, emergency medical skills treatment and rehabilitative techniques, and conditioning programs
CPR and AED Certifications
Physical and psychological stamina necessary to supervise a broad and demanding program requiring flexible hours
*ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision.
Ability to work in an office environment as well as outside, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, operate office machines and computer, communicate with staff and others. Occasional lifting, otherwise non-demanding physical office activities. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.
*ADA:*
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
*TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:*
12 months
*EVALUATION:* Annually by the High School Athletic Director
*SALARY RANGE: * Based on qualifications and experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
* NATA BOC (Required)
* CPR Certification (Required)
* AED Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
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