Certified Athletic Trainer

Bourgade Catholic High School

Job Description

Athletic Trainer

Title: Athletic Trainer

Job Family: faculty; salary; exempt

Department: Athletics

Supervisor: Athletic Director

Mission: Established in 1962, Bourgade Catholic High School assists students in discovering and developing their God-given potential through a college preparatory curriculum and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Statement of the Job:

Bourgade Catholic High School’s athletic trainer is a highly qualified, Master's level, and NATA certified Head Athletic Trainer who leads our comprehensive athletic training program. The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for all student-athletes participating in interscholastic sports. This individual works closely with coaches, administrators, parents, and medical professionals to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our student-athletes. 

Duties of the Job

• Injury Prevention & Risk Management:
• Implement and supervise programs for injury prevention, including pre-participation physicals, conditioning, and flexibility exercises.
• Educate student-athletes, coaches, and parents on injury prevention strategies, proper techniques, and concussion awareness.
• Ensure a safe playing environment by inspecting facilities, equipment, and playing surfaces.
• Develop and implement emergency action plans for all athletic venues and events.
• Maintain accurate and organized medical records for all student-athletes, adhering to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
• Clinical Evaluation & Care:
• Provide immediate care and first aid for athletic injuries during practices and competitions.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of injuries to determine the nature and extent of the injury.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for injured student-athletes.
• Refer student-athletes to physicians, specialists, or other medical professionals as needed.
• Oversee and manage the athletic training room, ensuring proper sanitation, equipment maintenance, and inventory.

 Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with coaches regarding the status of injured athletes, return-to-play protocols, and practice modifications.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians, providing updates on their child's injury, treatment plan, and progress.
• Liaise with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain open communication with the Athletic Director regarding all athletic training matters.
• Administrative & Professional Development:
• Develop and manage the athletic training budget, including ordering supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) and National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) guidelines and regulations.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in athletic training through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Ensure that the athletic training room is clean, orderly, well-stocked, and as closely as possible, is modeled after a  professional athletic training/rehabilitation facility
• Supervise and mentor any athletic training students or interns, if applicable.
• Represent Bourgade Catholic High School professionally at all times.
• On-Site Coverage:
• Provide athletic training coverage for all scheduled home athletic practices and competitions.
• Travel with designated teams for away competitions as needed.
• Be available for emergency situations as they arise.

Duties of the Job__Per the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Office

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.

Establishes positive school-community relationships:

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
• Promotes respectful and  positive school relationships.

Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:

• Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
• Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement.
• Maintains personal professional development records.

Performs any other reasonable  job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal or athletic director.

Requirements:

• Education: Master's degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Certification: Current certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association 
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer, preferably in a high school setting.
• Skills:
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in medical record-keeping software and general computer applications.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (current).
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with student-athletes, coaches, parents, and medical professionals.
• Understanding and commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
• Ability to quickly respond to emergencies.