Athletics Wellness Technician

Job Details

Level
:
Experienced

Job Location
:
Elk Grove, CA 95757

Position Type
:
Coach

Salary Range
: $3,500.00 - $3,500.00 Commission

Job Category
:
Education

Fortune is seeking a dedicated Athletics Wellness Technician to join our team. As an Athletics Wellness Technician, you will be responsible for providing athletic training services to student-athletes, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. You will collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, and medical staff to ensure the overall well-being and performance of our athletes. Additionally, you will maintain accurate medical records, assist in emergency response situations, and educate athletes on proper nutrition and wellness practices.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include, but are not limited to the following):

• Attends team practices and games to perform the duties of an athletic trainer, including administering first aid and emergency care to injured athletes and students, and inspecting playing facilities and equipment to ensure they are free of hazards, are sanitary, and are maintained properly.
• Advises coaching staff, student athletic trainers, athletes,and parents on the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Educates coaching staff, parents ,and athletes on the importance of acclimatization, fluid/electrolyte balance, and nutrition in the prevention of illness and injuries.
• Assists coaching staff in the implementation of the conditioning programs to prevent and reduce the occurrence of injury and illness.
• Evaluates, selects, modifies, and fits prophylactic and protective equipment and other custom devices as prescribed by a physician and as needed to prevent and minimize the risk of injury or reinjury.
• Evaluates athletes who present with acute, sub-acute, or chronic musculoskeletal disorders and medical conditions to determine the best plan of care.
• Assess athletes to identify impairments, functional limitations, severity of conditions, and disabilities resulting from injuries or illnesses incurred during athletic participation and determines appropriate treatment plans and when consultation with other health care providers is necessary; makes referrals as required.
• Communicates appropriate information (within HIPAA guidelines) to athletes, parents, and coaching staff regarding the athlete's medical status, treatment plan, ability to participate, and assists in the athlete’s functional recovery and return to play, deferring to medical personnel when appropriate.
• Completes and maintains athletic injury reports for every reported injury during athletic events and practices.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of, selects, and applies therapeutic interventions using best evidence.
• Recommends, fits, and applies braces, splints, and assistive devices to facilitate recovery.
• Provides educational tools necessary to facilitate optimal recovery, including instruction in self-management and prognosis.

EXPERIENCE: Ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in physical education, athletic training or a related field and one year of experience involving the care, management, and prevention of athletic injuries.

LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
:
Must possess a current CPR card and First Aid Safety card before the first practice. Must possess and maintain a current California Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.

* All CIF Sports - Varsity Basketball Focus

$100.00 per game / 35 Maximum Games / $3,500 Maximum Allotment