Athletic Health Care Trainer - Lahainaluna

Athletic Health Care Trainer - Lahainaluna High

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This posting is being used to fill Athletic Health Care Trainer positions at the specified location.

Description

This posting is being used to fill Athletic Health Care Trainer positions at the specified location.

Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Athletic Health Care Trainer, SR-22: $5,369.00 - $6,535.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• Develops and implements standard operating procedures for the school's athletic health care program and training facility in accordance with departmental guidelines. Procedures include coverage during practice and games; use of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation protocols; injury procedures; emergency situation plans; and record keeping requirements.
• Conducts pre-participation evaluations to screen for injury/illness risk factors associated with participation in competitive athletics.
• Works with coaches to develop and implement effective training and conditioning programs for student athletes.
• Advises the athletic director and/or coaches on the appropriate selection and proper fitting of protective equipment.
• Monitors athletic activities and events for potential safety hazards and/or conditions and calls them to the attention of proper school officials.
• Advises the athletic director or coaches to restrict, alter or cancel athletic activities if the safety and health of students are threatened.
• Applies protective or injury-preventive devices, such as, tape, bandages or braces.
• Conducts initial evaluation following acute injury. Examines athlete’s status with regard to history, mechanism, observation, palpation, range of motion, muscular strength, functional joint stability, and neurological status. Analyzes athlete’s condition and makes decision on the management of the acute injury.
• Provides appropriate first aid and emergency cardiac care (including CPR); and/or refers the student athlete to a physician.
• In the absence of a physician, determines whether the injured athlete may resume participation in athletic activities.
• Provides pertinent information to physicians or other allied health care professionals.
• Following physician's evaluation and diagnosis of an injury, develops and supervises an appropriate, safe and effective rehabilitation program for the injured athlete including the use of a variety of therapeutic modalities (e.g. electric stimulation, ultrasound, diathermy, traction, intermittent compression, joint mobilization, etc.). Modifies the program within the framework of the healing process and/or in accordance/cooperation with a physician's instructions.
• Designs, constructs and fits orthotic devices.
• Supervises the operation of therapeutic devices and equipment.
• Monitors athlete’s appropriate reintegration into program activities.
• Serves as a resource person and provides technical assistance to coaches, teachers and other personnel regarding the health care of students and student athletes.
• Determines need for supplies and equipment, repair and maintenance services, etc. Consults specific catalogs and manuals to obtain desired information, prepare and submit purchase orders.
• May supervise assistants, volunteers and student athletic trainers (UH student interns) in the performance of athletic training activities.
• Organizes and implements in-service educational programs for coaches and other school personnel.
• Counsels and advises coaches, student athletes and parents on matters regarding rehabilitation and treatment of specific injuries.
• May conduct classes on athletic training and sports medicine topics as requested.
• Disseminates pertinent…