Athletic Trainer

Job Description For Athletic Trainer

TITLE: Athletic Trainer

DIVISION: District

DEPARTMENT(S) Athletics

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 Indiana

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 Indiana Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the Indiana 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 Brown County 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.
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month position. 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.

EVALUATION: Will be evaluated annually by the Athletic Director in accordance with Indiana laws and regulations.