Athletic Trainer-Certified

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Athletic Trainer-Certified provides athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with the state athletic training practice act. Monitors and provides game/contest coverage for athletes at assigned schools. Designs and implements preventative injury programs; identifies, evaluates and provides immediate care/referral for athletic injuries. Acts as a liaison between family physicians, medical specialists, school representatives, athletes, their parents, coaches and athletic directors.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Provides athlete consultation, practice coverage and injury tracking documentation for athletes at assigned schools; implements pre-season, in-season and post-season strength and conditioning programs.

3. *Provides game/contest coverage for assigned schools as scheduled; notifies coaches and athletic director of athletes who are not medically eligible to compete.

4. *Provides medical coverage for assigned school athletic camps during summer months.

5. *Reviews pre-game and practice taping and preparation with athletes to provide information regarding injury risks; makes recommendations for athlete safety and hydration based on environmental conditions.

6. *Acts as liaison between family physicians, medical specialists, school representatives, athletes, their parents, coaches and athletic directors.

7. *Provides immediate and emergency care when needed following emergency action protocols and treatment.

8. *Develops treatment programs in accordance with findings of evaluations and goals established by the injury assessment or treating physician; schedules athlete treatments and/or interventions as necessary per established guidelines; assesses athlete's status in response to treatment and modifies program as appropriate and/or in conjunction with treating physician.

9. *Refers athletes for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and subsequent injury tracking; maintains accurate records/documentation of injuries, treatments and provides insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician.

10. *Develops and maintains a budget for athletic training supplies; recommends new equipment and supplies to ensure optimum quality of athlete's care.

11. *Follows established policies and procedures specific to athletic training room and the athletic healthcare program.

12. *Presents educational programs for the healthy and injured athletes, e.g., alcohol and other drug abuse, performance anxiety.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in health-related field required. National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) certification required. Prior athletic training/conditioning experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.