CCA Fort Lauderdale

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Athletic Trainer

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO: Principal of the School Level and Athletic Director

STATUS: Exempt; Teaching Professionals Calendar, 2 weeks in summer

HOURS: Full Time (40)

LOCATION: Calvary Christian Academy, Fort Lauderdale

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At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a Minister and staff members, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.

Purpose Statement:

The Athletic Trainer plays a vital role in furthering the mission of Calvary Christian Academy. This position guides students to reach their academic, athletic and spiritual potential and help accomplish our school mission through athletic training.

Scope:

As an athletic trainer, this position is responsible for a variety of the daily operations of the secondary school athletic programs- injury prevention and treatment, coach education, and providing athletic training services during athletic contests- including both practice and game coverage. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, the willingness to work as a team member, and a passion for working in a school environment.

Specific Athletic Trainer Responsibilities:

• Provide Athletic Training services to student-athletes under the direction of the Athletic Director, Director of Sports Medicine and team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with the State of Florida athletic training practice act.
• Design rehabilitation programs for student-athletes
• Maintain appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the team physician.
• Provide athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away varsity football games.
• Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school, the coaches, athletes, and their parents.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, and treatments, and provide insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician.
• Manage and approve student Athletic Clearance for participation, including physicals and FHSAA required documents.
• Assist the Director of Sports Medicine as requested.
• Sub coverage for the physical education department teachers that are a part of the CCA coaching staff.

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:

• Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• Willing to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
• A love of teaching, especially the Word.
• The call of God to serve as an athletic trainer.
• Certified athletic trainer by NATA and licensed in the state of Florida.
• A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues.
• Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Continuing professional development.
• Computer skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Flexibility.
• Education Requirements:
• Certified and in good standing with the BOC
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic training; Master's Preferred
• Florida Athletic Training License
• Certified in CPR for Healthcare provider

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, plus game coverage with some Saturday coverage as needed.

Full-time (40 hours/week)