POSITION : ATHLETIC TRAINER AND STUDENT HEALTH SPECIALIST
POSITION SUMMARY : To assume the responsibility and obligation of establishing and maintaining a high quality athletic training program / student health specialist for all Trigg County School Students / Sports
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Four year - Bachelor Degree
- Two years' experience as a high school athletic trainer or similar related work and training.
- Valid Kentucky Driver's License with a safe driving record.
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Kentucky Athletic Trainer Certification
- National Athletic Trainers Association Certification is desired.
REPORTS TO : Superintendent or designee.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians.Provide support and guidance for students interested in entering athletic training programs at different institutions.Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's illness or injury in order to provide emergency or determine whether an athlete should be referred to physician(s) for definitive diagnosis and treatment.Apply preventative adhesive taping.Provide basic First Aid supplies to control bleeding, perform CPR, and provide basic splinting for fracture / dislocation immobilization to injured athletes and coaches as events happen.Attends team practices and contests, as deemed necessary.Maintain a professional, organized, sanitary training facility.Follow physicians' orders to implement comprehensive rehabilitation program(s) for athletic injuries.Confer with coaches in order to select protective equipment.Inspect playing fields / areas in order to locate any items that could injure players and make sure cleanliness and disinfection of equipment is in place.Plan and implement comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention programs.Maintain and monitor the yearly physical forms and consent forms.May arrange for physical exams at the site.Participate in the development of the after school hours Emergency Plan Response for schools / district.Consult with site coaches on athletic injury prevention, basic first aid, and follow-up injury treatment and rehabilitation.Inventory, budget, and help order supplies with the cooperation of the Athletic Department budgets.Keep daily log of treatments provided to athletes.Keep records of injury evaluations and First Aid provided to an athlete.Discuss with athletes' parents / guardians their child's injury as a result of participation in Athletic Program activities.Initiate Emergency Medical System (EMS) by contacting 911 or directing someone to do so when deemed necessary.Provide First Aid and emergency care to the visiting team athletes if notified to do so by game officials, site officials or the visiting team coach.Provide advice to athletes, coaches, and parents to the care and prevention of athletic injuries, recommended protection, and safety ideals to an injury.Perform related duties as assigned.Perform basic first aid procedures and screen ill or injured children according to established procedures; utilized a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs.Administer first aid in emergency situations and notify nurse, administrator, parents or paramedics as necessary.Schedule students for and assist with vision, hearing, scoliosis and dental screenings; schedule follow up appointments if further testing are required.Prepare, maintain and type a variety of health-related records and files including student health records, emergency medical records, accident reports and health and disability reports; prepare correspondence, forms, notices and referrals; maintain files and duplicate materials as needed.Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; assist in maintaining inventory and order first aid supplies as necessary.Attend meetings and assist other school personnel as required.Ability to administer first aid to ill or injured students.Knowledge of :
Basic First Aid and age-appropriate CPR techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
Record-keeping techniques.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
240-day contract with salary determined by the adopted salary schedules of
Trigg County Board of Education.
EVALUATION :
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of school personnel.
BOARD APPROVAL DATE : February 13, 2025
