Why You’ll Love This Job
Major Duties & Responsibilities The athletic trainer will practice said profession within the parameters of the Colorado Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the Colorado Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners, and will follow both the
Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. These duties are based on the needs of the school and its athletic programs. The athletic trainer’s duties, enumerated in this document, should not be considered all inclusive. The Athletic Director, as necessary, shall modify duties. The athletic trainer will be present at home athletic contests and practices and shall attend other post-season and home-hosted contests as directed by the Athletic Director.
Terms of Employment Training would begin in the clinic and the starting at local High School for potential summer practices, beginning the first day of fall practices, approximately mid-August, through approximately end of May.
The athletic trainer will work in accordance with a weekly schedule to be determined by the Athletic
Director. Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season.
Summary A certified athletic trainers’ main role is to provide athletic trainer coverage for high school athletic programs. Assist therapists in providing treatment care, including providing direct care to individuals as needed. Certified athletic trainers must follow all directions given by the Athletic Director to help ensure that student athletes receive correct treatments, and they need to integrate the Physical Therapist’s directions with the athletes goals during treatment sessions.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned.
• Establish an effective athletic training program for high school athletics.
• Provide 1st aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for The Academy student-athletes. The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referral.
• Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season.
• Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons.
• Maintain a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
• Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods.
• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.
• Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
• Maintain a daily treatment log
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory. Provide the Athletic Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.
• Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment.
• Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads or braces.
• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks
• Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school’s coaching staff.
• Responsible for providing excellent communication daily to center manager about daily activities at designated school
Assures that behavior and conduct throughout the high school athletic department is in line with company’s values statement.
Identifies inefficacies throughout the workplace and presents plans and solutions for best practices.
Is a student of leadership, professional, and personal growth.
Leads by example in all areas.
Skills & Qualifications
Competencies
Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National
Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification
Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the Colorado Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners
Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care.
Supervisory Responsibilities
To supervise high school student athletes
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