The Athletic Trainer will work within the school system to provide specialized care to its athletic population. They will accept responsibility of creating and implementing evidence-based sports performance programs, provide care during community events and assist in cross coverage of affiliated schools or organizations as needed. The focus of the position will be the specialization of strength and conditioning of the athletes within the partnered schools and community. The ATC assumes responsibility to meet or exceed all established program indicators and assures that their actions are in a manner consistent with the vision, mission, and values of the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at interscholastic athletic events and practices.
• Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment and carryout the bidding and ordering process with school personnel (e.g., athletic director, treasurer, etc.) as needed.
• Establish the athletic training clinic operating hours.
• Develop and do annual updates for a venue specific emergency action plan.
• Develop an athletic training student-aid program if requested by the school and follow state guidelines and laws regarding athletic-training student-aides.
• Establish a working relationship with the medical director, the school nurse, and other healthcare professionals within the community.
• Complete LBJI Academy courses for the organization as assigned and any training required by the school.
• Maintain thorough medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Comply with organizational policies, uphold the NATA code of ethics, stay up-to-date on best practices withing the profession of athletic training, and pursue continuing education in order to maintain credentials and to fill in weaknesses in professional practice.
• Provide CPR/AED training to coaches as requested.
• Attend and participate in monthly athletic training meetings and be willing to share ideas on how athletic trainers can continue to help the community.
• Provide schools with services that meet the standards of the NATA Safe Sports School Award.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of a large range of orthopedic ailments
• Assessment and evaluation skills
• HIPAA compliance

Skills & Abilities:

Environmental/Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a school training room, facilities, and sports venues Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. It is possible work may involve interaction with injured or sick patients.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Master’s Degree in related field; American Red Cross Instructor certification (must have this within a year of hire, but LBJI will assist with the process). Be BOC certified, possess an Indiana athletic training license, and holds a BLS CPR Certification from American Red Cross of American Heart Association

Experience: Entry-level position

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening shifts. Work may hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Compliance:

All employees have a responsibility to comply with our organization’s policies and procedures, adhere to our Code of Conduct, complete required compliance training modules, and report any observations of non-compliance.

EEO Statement:

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.