What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at West Holmes Local School District?
West Holmes Local Schools is looking for a Full-Time Athletic Trainer.
Recognizes, manages and rehabilitates injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes. Provides techniques for prevention of injuries.
Responsibilities:
Prepares athletes for practice or competition.
Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary.
Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician.
Develops conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor's degree and completion of an Athletic Training Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Certifications:
Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) certified by National Athletic Trainers Board of Certification (NATBOC).
State licensure as an Athletic Trainer (AT) if required by state law.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Requirements:
Requires full body motion including handling and lifting up to 75 pounds.
Manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
May be required to drive to other locations.
