What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer position at Las Americas Aspira Academy?
Las Américas ASPIRA Academy
750 Otts Chapel Road, Newark, DE 19713
Newark, DE 19711
POSITION TITLE: Certified Athletic Trainer
SERVES: Grades 9-12
STATUS: Part-time
School Mission:
Las Américas ASPIRA Academy (LAAA) was established to educate and empower each student to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities.
Position Description:
The Athletic Trainer will support the Athletic Director and will provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes and provide athletic trainer coverage for ASPIRA High School athletic programs.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts assessments of an athlete’s injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians and/or outside medical providers for treatment.
- Provides care for athletic injuries.
- Evaluates athletes’ readiness to play and provides participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
- Applies protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces when applicable.
- Assesses and reports the progress of recovering athletes to coaches, parents/guardians & outside medical providers.
- Advises athletes on the proper use of equipment.
- Maintains proper documentation of athletic injuries & related documents.
- Plans and implements comprehensive athletic injury prevention programs.
- Administers appropriate coverage for competition, practices & any other events designated by the Athletic Director/Principal.
- Creates, maintains & updates an emergency action plan for athletics & ensures compliance with coaches & staff.
- Completes end of the year inventory and compiles list of needed supplies for the following year.
- Assists in certifying & maintaining pre-participation physical examinations for all athletes.
- Maintains athletic training equipment.
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed by Athletic Director/Principal.
Qualifications:
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must have BOC ATC Certification and be eligible for Delaware State Athletic Training Licensure.
- CPR/AED certification, which must be maintained throughout employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person