Long Term Substitute Athletic Trainer

The Belchertown Public Schools is accepting applications for a long term substitute Athletic Trainer: 6 Week Assignment Responsibilities • Nature and Scope of Job: To provide athletic training services to student athletes engaged in interscholastic athletic activities which are conducted by Belchertown High School • Provide and assist with preventative programs as needed, including • Supervision of rehabilitation • Appropriate application of protective taping, padding, wrapping, bracing, or dressing • Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments; • Provide appropriate preventive services • Make appropriate medical referrals to physician when warranted and inform parents, school nurse, and athletic director of said referrals • Develop and maintain Plan of Care with School Nurse and School Physician, when applicable • Communicate with ambulance services, EMT’s and all medical staff, when appropriate • Develop and maintain protocols for emergency care with the approval of the School Nurse and Athletic Director; keeping coaches informed of the Emergency Action Plan • Develop and maintain updated concussion guidelines with the District Physician • Keep a cooperative working relationship with the School nurses and any other member of the medical staff • Help maintain updated clearance lists • Be aware of any medical condition of student athletes and their Individual Plan of Care for athletics • Ensure that the training room is maintained in an orderly, functional, and sanitary manner • Create and keep a positive training room environment for all student-athletes • Attend athletic events in accordance with a schedule developed in consultation with the athletic director • Provide Athletic training services during said athletic contests to visiting teams as well • Develop and maintain a budget for the athletic training supplies • Be the liaison between student-athlete, parents, coaches, physicians, and specialists • Ensure the safety and well being of all student athletes on and off the field • Ensure the adherence to the MIAA and district policies regarding athletic participation and play with respect to medical safety and clearance • Protect the confidentiality of records and information about student athletes • Assist the Athletic Director as requested to perform other duties and responsibilities that are within the scope and law of athletic training • Administer and maintain records of all concussion-related testing and protocols, communicating with the school nurse with respect to any clearance/return to play and/or full academic participation • Communicate needs and concerns to parents in a timely manner in reference to injuries