What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer, Robert C. Byrd High, Effective for the 2025-2026 School Term position at West Virginia Department of Education?
- Support state, county and school athletic and athletic trainer policies and procedures.
- Exemplify appropriate personal conduct, including dependability, reliability, punctuality and self-control.
- Recommend the administrators the purchase of equipment and training supplies, which are within the athletic budget.
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies.
- Provide first aid services in the event of injuries and refers athletic to competent medical attention, if necessary.
- Act as a screening and referral agent for physician.
- Provide services which aid in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
- Assist in selecting and fitting protective equipment.
- Apply protective equipment and preventive taping as directed by team physician.
- Aid head coach in developing a plan of preseason conditioning to minimize the possibility of injury.
- Advise coaching staff on conditions of heat, humidity, and other factors which may cause dangerous stress to athletes.
- Advise coaches and athletes on general health concepts such as nutrition, rest and fluid intake.
- Supervise treatment and rehabilitation of athletes as directed by physician.
- Work with administrator to secure emergency medical services to be on hand or available at all games and scrimmages.
- Keep adequate records in regard to physician referrals, patent progress, treatment, rehabilitation, and insurance information.
- Present at all practices and games of assigned athletic team.
- Give support and is loyal to the head coach in conducting the program.
- Attend all staff meetings during the year, when called by the head coach.
- Maintain a list of all parents home and/or business phone numbers in case of emergency notifications.
- Maintain an adequate training facility in order to render appropriate athletic training services.
JobID: 38038
Position Type:
Athletics/Athletic Trainer
Athletics/Athletic Trainer
Date Posted:
3/5/2025
3/5/2025
Location:
Robert C. Byrd High School
Robert C. Byrd High School
County:
Harrison County Schools
Harrison County Schools
TITLE: Athletic Trainer
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Proof of Valid NATABOC certification; proof of registration with WV Board of Physical Therapy
PREFERRED: Professional licensure and an employee of the Harrison County Board of Education
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal
SELECTION: The position is filled by the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
SALARY: Per Harrison County Board of Education extra-curricular assignment schedule
FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Revised: September 16, 2014
July 14, 2017
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