Athletic Trainer

Caswell County Schools Job Description:  Athletic Trainer

JOB TITLE:     Athletic Trainer

REPORTS TO:    Athletic Director

SALARY:     Based on State and Local Salary Schedule

STATUS:             12 months

SUMMARY:  

The job Athletic Trainer was established for the purpose to ensure that players are ready to play, maintain proper diets, and receive proper treatment in the event of illness or injury by working with medical professionals, coaches and athletes.  They evaluate the physical condition of athletes, assist with establishing dietary and fitness plans, and use their knowledge of sports-related injuries to diagnose and treat players.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Appropriately assesses and examines athletes with varying diagnosis according to the Athletic Training scope of practice
• Administers immediate first aid and care based on nature of injury, including follow-up with physician as appropriate
• Schedules physical therapy and other treatment and/or other intervention as necessary and established and prescribed 
• Maintains confidentiality of athlete injury information. Attends department staff meetings as scheduled
• Abides by and helps develop policy and procedures specific to both the athletic training room and the sports medicine/athletic health care program
• Functions effectively and according to policy/training/expectations. Communicates reports in a concise, informative manner
• Verifies physician order in accordance with established health care policy
• Documents health care injury records and provides clear instructions for follow up
• Maintains all medical and athletic training documentation in concise and legible manner
• Maintains injury data information in proper order and reported in pre-assigned time frame
• Prevention of Athletic Injuries: Design and Implement Prevention programs
• Determination of an athlete’s physical readiness to participate
• Attends home and away athletic competitions
• Any other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director/Principal

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and a valid state license or certification
• Proven education or experience may be desired
• Strong understanding of the challenges athletes face, proper nutrition, sports injuries, and treatment options
• Understanding of first-aid treatments, massage, and physical therapy techniques and equipment
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills
• Current CPR card
• No previous or current sanctions by federal payors (CMS, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Champus/Tricare, etc…) or other payors inclusive of state workers compensation system

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of normal anatomical structure and function
• Knowledge of physiological demand and response to exercise
• Knowledge of nutritional demands of the athlete
• Knowledge of contraindications and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications
• Knowledge of absorption, dissipation and transmission of energy of varying materials 
• Knowledge of legal requirements and rules of the athletic event. Implementation of pre-season, in-season and postseason strength and conditioning programs
• Works confidently in crisis or emergency situations. Demonstrates knowledge of safety practices
• Assesses athlete’s status in response to treatment and modifies programs as appropriate
• Applies treatment procedures and modalities in accordance with established indications and contraindications
• Prepares athlete for treatment and insures comfort and safety of athletes
• Instructs athlete in therapeutic exercise, and strength and conditioning programs
• Informs athletes and families of important aspects of athlete’s present condition, including concussion, wound care, first aid and follow-up care
• Informs physician program manager of any necessary documentation or observable signs that need investigation
• Meets criteria for certification as established in the National Athletic Trainers Association
• Maintains educational readiness needs through CEU’s
• Maintains statistics and injury logs as established
• Able to perform duties in an efficient and independent manner with minimal supervision
• Willing to learn from the knowledge and experience of others
• Willing to ask questions when not sure of the correct action to take
• Can master new work routines and use new equipment without the need for repetitive instruction

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and listen.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds or more at times.

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DISCLAIMER:

The following statements of the job descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this category.  The description does not contain an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and other requirements necessary of employees to perform in this position.

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