What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at GHK?
Job Description
· Provide coaching on health-related issues to help participants decrease likelihood of injury, optimize movement, and achieve personal wellness goals. Coaching may include soft tissue management for physical issues, nutrition recommendations, fitness, and early intervention options.
· Present education to individuals and groups regarding injury prevention, biomechanics and health or wellness topics.
· Perform job task evaluations to identify and mitigate injury risks.
· Provide on-site incident triage services for employees that report a potential injury to management.
· Develop rapport and trust with client employees, field supervisors and mid-level management.
· Deliver regular program updates to internal supervisor and client management.
· Assist in Ergo evaluations and solutions based on essential function and job analysis.
· Design short training models for local EHS or Wellness Champions to use during orientation.
· Identify key areas of focus from injury data.
· All other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree in health, wellness or exercise related field (e.g., Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiotherapy, Nutrition, Health Promotions or Allied Health equivalent) is preferred.
· Proper certification/licensure at time of employment (e.g., certified Athletic Trainer, Kinesiologist, Exercise Physiologist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant or similar)
· Minimum of 3 years of applied work experience in industrial or clinical settings preferred.
· Client service experience preferred.
· Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
· The ability to communicate, lead a team and problem solve.
· Proven leadership and team-building skills
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
· Highly organized with strong attention to detail
· Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
· Excellent project management skills
· Knowledge of operational principles and policies
· Team leadership
· Confidence in presenting reports and training materials
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Athletic Trainer: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Athletic Trainer (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Toledo, OH 43659 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28
