Athletic Trainer

Overview

Athletic Trainer – Northgate High School. Full-time, 220 Day Work Calendar. Closing date:
Until Filled.

Position title and setting:
NATABOC CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER – Northgate High School
.

• To assume responsibility for the care, treatment and prevention of athletic injuries under the supervision of the team doctor or referring physician.
• Provide leadership to plan, coordinate and implement an athletic training program that supports students’ opportunities to reach their highest social, emotional, academic, and athletic potential.
• Provide basic instruction to athletic staff regarding prevention and care of injuries as the trainer’s schedule allows.
• Train and supervise student trainers for athletic contests and practices.
• Ensure that all student/athletes are provided or referred for proper medical care and treatment.
• Carry out instructions and treatment as directed by the athlete’s physician; develop and supervise rehabilitation programs under physician direction.
• Advise coaching staff on injury prevention, conditioning programs, selection, and care and fitting of protective equipment.
• Determine if an injured player is capable of continued participation in a game or practice; treat and/or supervise treatment of minor injuries.
• Organize inventory and requisition training room supplies; arrange scheduling of athletic physicals for sports teams.
• Provide supervision and share facilities/staff with visitors at home meets, practices, tournaments, etc.; attend athletic events as calendar permits.
• Report injuries to the athletic coach and maintain an annual record of athletic injuries.
• Serve as liaison with the school clinic program and be “on call” during off-periods to provide emergency service to students and staff.
• Plan and organize emergency procedures for injured athletes and communicate with parents regarding their student’s injuries or conditions.
• Operate within licensure and professional capabilities; maintain NATABOC athletic trainer certificate status.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or designee.

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine or related field.
• Holds or eligible to apply for a State of Georgia Athletic Training License.

• Organizational, human relations and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with students in a Sports Medicine Program.
• Ability to perform emergency first aid procedures and CPR.
• Knowledge of technology related to emergency procedures, physical conditioning and care of injuries.

• Successful athletic trainer experiences at the level to which assigned.
• The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent.

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education