Athletic Trainer

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as an integral member of the Athletic Health Care team in secondary schools. Plans, develops, supervises, and implements a comprehensive program featuring athletic endeavors directed to prevent athletic injuries, rehabilitate and recondition previously injured athletes, and educate and counsel athletes on health and fitness. Recognizes, evaluates, and performs immediate care of athletic injuries. Prepares schedules of activities and informs supervisory staff and the student population. Selects and recommends the purchase of equipment and/or materials relative to the needs of the program in compliance with established professional procedures and within budget allotments.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• May require developing, planning, and carrying out a comprehensive injury prevention program.
• Determines whether or not athletic equipment is safe, and ensures its proper maintenance.
• Determines and evaluates the extent of injury through examination and palpation, estimation of range of motion, muscle strength, and joint flexibility, and through neurological, sensory, and motor tests.
• Administers proper emergency care and equipment; makes prompt, appropriate medical referrals; is ready to treat athletic injuries.
• May apply emergency protective devices such as spine boards, cervical collars, bandages, and dressings.
• Performs a treatment regimen under the direction of a physician, using a variety of therapeutic methods, supportive procedures, or other techniques to aid recovery.
• Establishes goals and criteria for recovery.
• Assess when, by objective measurement, established goals are met.
• Is responsible for facilities and material, including ordering and storage.
• May administer insurance program and keep records of athletic injuries.
• Selects and manages assistant trainers and student trainers.
• Works closely with Athletic Director and/or Coaches to enhance athletic performances.
• Conducts routine health screenings and testing procedures.
• Develops and implements pre-season fitness and conditioning programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of the practices of modern sports medicine as related to the supervision and care of student athletes in a secondary school setting; thorough knowledge of the policies, rules, and regulations of the City of Roanoke and its high schools; some knowledge of the basic principles of human psychology; ability to enforce school policies and rules firmly and fairly; ability to recognize, evaluate, and perform immediate emergency care of injuries sustained by student athletes; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of students; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree from a four-year college or university in Sports Medicine with certification attained as an ATC by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification with proven extensive knowledge of the science of exercise physiology. Experience with effectively operating various types of office-related equipment, including but not limited to a photocopier, typewriter, calculator, and fax machine. Thorough working knowledge of personal computers, their environments, and software necessary to meet the needs of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, and handling during engagement in the above outlined duties. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting (15-40 lbs.) and other limited physical activities. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties typically performed in a school setting may include: classroom, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and outdoors recreational areas. Contact with public and other employees is usually congenial in nature but may be stressful when interacting with students who have undergone trauma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid ATC certification and a valid Virginia driver’s license.

RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.  The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Hayley Poland – Title IX Coordinator (540) 853-1393.

Salary : $56,270 - $96,125