Athletic Trainer

Reports to:

Athletic Director 

Qualifications:

• Achieved, at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree
• Achieved Athletic Trainer certification through Board of Certification Inc. (BOC)
• Holds a valid Michigan Athletic Trainer License 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
• Must have essential technology skills (i.e. laptop, assistive communication devices/technology, and other educational technology and software)

Essential Functions and Duties

1. Performance Responsibilities 

• Responsible for injury prevention programming for coaches and athletes.
• Provide care for injured athletes and assess the need for additional care such as EMS or follow-up with a physician.
• Responsible for communication with parents, health care providers and staff (as permitted by HIPPA).
• Documentation of injuries and treatment including required MHSAA Concussion Reporting.
• Carries out appropriate instructions, treatment and rehabilitation as directed by the supervising Physician, when necessary.
• Assists and advises coaches in the appropriate fit and use of safety equipment.
• Responsible for the organization, inventory, and requisition (through the AD) of training room supplies.
• Must be present at all designated contests and practices as coordinated with the AD.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the athletic director or principal.
• Collaborate with AD to ensure safe practice and competition environments-including the development of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for each sport and venue
• Make parent/guardian phone calls

2. Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities

• Participate in ongoing professional growth provided by the district
• Participate in school/professional and /or community organizations or events
• Seek professional development outside the organization for continued growth
• Maintain certification and endorsement renewals timely
• Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals
• Set and achieve challenging goals; try new things; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence; take calculated risks to accomplish goals
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
• Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize and schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans 
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organizational goals and values; benefit the organization through outside activities

3. Demonstrate Professionalism

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Treats people with respect; keep commitments; work with integrity; be ethical; uphold organizational values
• Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions, with research/proof to back-up those decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process; make timely decisions
• Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accept responsibility for own actions; Follow through on commitments
• Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively and positively influence actions and opinions of others; accept feedback from others; give appropriate recognition to others
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents, and students
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences in accordance with district policies
• Use of electronic communication such as Twitter, Facebook, or other forms of social media will be conducted professionally and respectfully to self and others

4. Follow the district and building policies and procedures

5. Know and understand your contract

6. Support the district goals

7. Perform other duties as assigned by district or building administrators

Work Provisions

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position.