What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer position at Riverdale Joint Unified?
About the Employer
The Riverdale Joint Unified School District is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Fresno in the heart of prime agricultural land. Farming and farm related enterprises are the principal businesses for the area.
Riverdale Joint Unified School District is a K-12 school district with four campuses, Fipps Primary (K-3), Riverdale Elementary (4-8), Riverdale High School (9-12) and Horizon High Continuation School (9-12). Riverdale Joint Unified School District provides services to more than 1600 students. Riverdale Joint Unified School District is fortunate to have a student body which is ethnically and culturally diverse.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Principal or Designee, the Athletic Trainer coordinates programs of preventative care, emergency care, immediate first aid, and therapeutic / rehabilitation, training and athletic program excellence for both High School and Middle School student-athletes and coaches and remains available for athletic practices, home games, and specified away games. This position exhibits a high degree of independent judgment and must effectively communicate with students, parents, and other school personnel. The position may also include other duties as determined and assigned by the site administrator or designee. See job description for further details.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited professional athletic training education program;
- Certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC);
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency;
- Previous experience as a high school athletic trainer preferred;
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the appointing authority may deem appropriate;
- Valid driver's license;
Must have ability to obtain and maintain insurability status under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
