District Athletic Trainer

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills

in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the

functions of the job include : adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws,

codes, policies, and / or regulations; and organizing and communicating information and concepts.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and / or ratios; read

technical information, compose a variety of documents, and / or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to

define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the

functions of the job include; equipment used in activity / program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment

protocols; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and / or regulation; public relations protocols; relevant professional

practices; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and / or events; often gather, collate, and / or classify data; and

consider a variety of factors when using the equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a

wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using

standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and / or groups; work

with data of varied types and / or purposes, and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent

problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires analysis

based on organizational objectives, and problem-solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based on

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : communicating with persons of varied

• educational and cultural backgrounds; communicating empathetically with injured student athletes and their parents;

dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and

schedules; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; setting priorities; traveling to off-campus athletic

events, and working extended hours that may include evenings and / or weekends.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under limited supervision using standardized practices and / or methods; directing

other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units

is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the

organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands :

occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and / or illness.