Description

Athletic Trainer 6th through 9th Grades 

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director

PRIMARY ROLE: Provide athletic trainer coverage for school athletic programs. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Athletic Trainer will practice within the parameters of the North Carolina Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the North Carolina 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 athletic program. The Athletic Director, as necessary, shall modify duties as needed. The Athletic Trainer will be present at home athletic contests and practices and possibly attend off campus contests. 

• Establish an effective athletic training program for the Summit School athletic program.

• Provide First aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation for Summit School student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referral if necessary. 

• 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, concussion testing and supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons. 

• 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, head coaches and athletic administration 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 kits. 

• 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. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Part-time Ten month position, beginning the week prior to fall practices, approximately the first week of August, through mid-May. The athletic trainer will work in accordance with a weekly schedule determined by the Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director. Weekly schedules may vary according to the athletic season, with a work schedule of approximately 20-25 hours per week. 

Qualifications

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 North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.

Maintain current certification in CPR/AED.