Position Title : Athletic Trainer
Reports to : Athletic Director
Job Objectives
Provide proper care for athletes and ensure all injuries are handled appropriately.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certified as an Athletic Trainer
- Experience preferred but not required
- Dedicated to the safety and educating our youth to practice a lifelong healthy lifestyle
- Dedicated to athletic and academic excellence
Responsibilities and Essential Functions : The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable qualification can be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
Provide proper care for injured athletesAttend meetings and in-service as requiredCollaborate with colleaguesEstablish cooperative relationships with local hospitals, rehabilitation centers, etc.Ensure safety of studentsEvaluate each student's growth in physical skills, flexibility, power, strength, and speed developmentMaintain accurate and complete records as requiredMaintain control of storage and use of school-owened propertyMantain respect at all times for confidential informationMonitor locker room for safety and securityProvide guidance to students to promote their healthy developmentTake necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilitiesRespond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate mannerEstablish and maintain cooperative professional relationshipsFollow all athletic and Board policiesOther Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to :
Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.Promotes a favorable image of the school district.Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised. Reports unauthorized persons or suspicious circumstances immediately.Participates in after-school programs (e.g., open houses, etc.) as directed.Complete required training by appropriate deadlines (Vector, Gifted, Science of Reading, etc.)Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.Abilities Required : The following aptitudes and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.Carries out prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision.Works cooperatively to support a successful team effort.Communicates effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.Lifts, carries, and / or moves supplies and equipment. Performs repetitive tasks quickly.Performs activities that may require reaching, crouching, kneeling, and / or crawling.Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.Travels to meetings and work assignments.Additional) Working Conditions : Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent, depending on circumstances and factors that are not predictable.
Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.Potential for interaction with disruptive and / or unruly individuals.Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.Duties may require operating and / or riding in a vehicle.Duties may require detailed paperwork.Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.Duties may require working during the evening and / or weekend.Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writingSupervisory Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Athletic Director : provides instructions and communicates expectations to assigned
staff, temporary employees, and trainees. Monitors and helps assigned staff successfully accomplish delegated duties.
Performance Evaluations
Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Fostoria City School District Board of
Education.
The Fostoria City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.
