SUBSTITUTE ATHLETIC TRAINER

Title: Athletic Trainer-SUBSTITUTE $50 per hour as needed

Reports to: Supervisor of Athletics

Supervises: Students, student trainers, and staff under his/her jurisdiction

Qualifications:

• National Athletic Training Association (NATA) Certificate
• New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners Athletic Trainer License
• Current CPR certification
• New Jersey Department of Education issued Athletic Trainer Certificate
• Valid driver's license required
• Member in good standing with the NATA, the local NATA District and New Jersey Athletic Trainers Association
• Two years successful experience as an athletic trainer or in a similar capacity preferred
• Possess basic technological skills as required by the position
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and through written expression
• Must complete required health examination(s) and immunization(s)
• Must pass required criminal history background check
• Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident status

Job Goals:

• Provide and/or maintain a professional environment favorable to learning, personal growth, personal safety, and well-being
• Establish a positive rapport with pupils, guide pupils so that they develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for continued growth
• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with other staff members and members of the community at large
• Sensitive to and respectful of the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, preferences, and beliefs of the members of the school community
• Act as an ethical role model portraying integrity, good judgment, discretion, and positive character attributes

Performance Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of students
• Uphold and enforce school rules, Board policies, and federal/state laws
• Communicate professionally within the school community
• Operates within the limitation of his/her license and abilities
• Administers first aid/CPR when necessary and/or arranges for medical care
• Works closely with all coaches with respect to conditioning, first aid, reconditioning after injuries, and providing for the well being of all athletes in the program
• Applies protective or injury preventive devices (strapping, bandaging, braces, etc.)
• Counsels and advises athletes and coaches on matters pertaining to conditioning and training, such as diet, rest and rehabilitation
• Advises coaches when an athlete may return to his/her activity and to what level
• Works cooperatively with and under the direction of the physician with regard to:
• Treatment of athletic injuries
• Reconditioning procedures
• Operation of therapeutic devices and equipment
• Fitting of braces, guards and other devices
• Referrals to the physician
• Works cooperatively with the school nurse regarding the filing of accident reports, doctors notes, and insurance forms
• Maintains accident reports and records of injuries
• Supervises the athletic training room including:
• Establishing rules, regulations and procedures in the training room
• Keeping the room in an orderly and sanitary state
• Establishes daily hours of operation
• Submits an annual budget and orders all supplies and equipment necessary in accordance with district procedures
• Makes available medical kits for each in-season team and supplies/resupplies items contained in the medical kit as necessary
• Attends practice sessions and games (i.e. home athletic contests, varsity football games, selected post-season contests, tournaments and athletic contests, etc. [all required events are at the discretion of the Supervisor of Athletics])
• May be requested to travel to out-of-state events
• Professional development:
• Keeps informed about the latest equipment and information in the field of sports medicine and maintains his/her certificate status
• Participates in continuous study and research and attends relevant conferences and workshops to maintain and enhance professional competence in accordance with district guidelines and budget allocations
• School and community relations:
• Advises parents in relation to the athlete's care and injuries
• Serves as a liaison with the school nurse and coaches
• Interprets the athletic training program to the administration and staff
• Facilitates effective student, staff, and community communications about the athletic training program
• Conscientiously performs work with minimum supervision
• Organizes responsibilities and workload efficiently; able to multi-task effectively
• Is accurate in reporting information and in the maintenance of records
• Learns and applies new job skills
• Responds appropriately to concerns from the public and staff and assists in providing an answer or remedy
• Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with others in all work activities
• Willingly accepts assigned duties and performs them within given timelines
• Maintains an effective working relationship with the administrative team, staff members, students, and the public
• Maintains regular attendance so as to ensure continuity of instruction and/or efficient operation of the school district
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or his/her designees