Athletic Trainer

Overview

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Job summary:

Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.

• Conducts initial assessment of an athlete’s injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and determine whether referral to physicians is necessary.
• Provides care for athletic injuries.
• Evaluates athletes’ readiness to play and provides participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Applies protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces.
• Assesses and reports the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians.
• Advises athletes on the proper use of equipment.
• Plans and implements comprehensive athletic injury prevention programs.
• Develops training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance.
• Attends all home games, Varsity Football games, and any other games designated by the Athletic Director.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Completes end of the year inventory and compiles a list of needed supplies for the following year.
• Teaches a minimum of one Sports Management class.

• Must be a certified athletic trainer through the BOC, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of VHSL regulations and other regulations governing high school athletic programs.
• Must possess the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare related reports.
• Must possess excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff members, and the public.
• Must be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Sports Medicine.

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

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