What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Chatham County Public Schools?
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ATHLETIC TRAINER
TITLE: Athletic Trainer
AREA: High School
DEPARTMENT(S): Athletics, Physical Education
REQUIREMENTS: 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/Emergency Cardiac Care.
REPORTS TO:
Athletic Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Provide athletic trainer coverage for high school and middle school athletic programs.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The athletic trainer will practice said profession 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 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.
Establish an effective athletic training program for high school and middle school athletics.
Provide 1st aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for Chatham County Schools 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.
Either teach Sports Medicine classes at school for a half day, or work part time at a UNC Orthopedic facility
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten month position, beginning the first day of fall practices, approximately mid-August,
through approximately mid-June. 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.
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $22.45 - $40.00 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Location of Job: Chatham County Schools
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
EVALUATION:
Will be evaluated annually by the Athletic Director in accordance with North Carolina laws and regulations.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Salary : $22 - $40
