What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Enid Public Schools?
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited university athletic training program
- BOC certification
- CPR certification
- Licensure in the State of Oklahoma
- Sports performance experience
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate, effectively communicate, work independently
- Outstanding customer service
- Mobility, strength, visual and auditory acuity adequate for immediate response to athletes' needs
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director/Principal
SUPERVISES: Student Athletes, Student Athletic Trainers
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will report to the Head Athletic Trainer and is responsible for assisting with providing "Athletic Training Services" to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist the Head Athletic Trainer as the liaison between team physicians, parents, athletes, and coaches to ensure that all medical conditions and emergencies are given prompt and proper attention and care.
- Be available at least one hour a day to middle school athletes for evaluation of injuries and rehabilitation of injuries. Provide coverage for home middle school football and soccer games.
- Know, follow and enforce all of the O.S.S.A.A. rules and district policies related to athletic injuries.
- Participate in in-service and professional growth programs to enhance your knowledge of the skill associated with Athletic Training.
- Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in scheduling and coordinating the coverage by Student Athletic Training staff for all home athletic events.
- Submit all necessary and pertinent reports, requests, and inventories according to district and O.S.S.A.A. guidelines and timelines.
- Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, Head Athletic Trainer, and/or Principal.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; walk; stand; and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.
EVALUATION:
In accordance with Board Policy, superintendent or designee will complete evaluation.
The Responsibilities and Physical Requirements listed above represent a summary of the essential functions of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description does not necessarily include all activities that the incumbant may be asked to perform. Additional responsibilities, tasks, and other duties may be assigned as needed. As an equal opportunity employer, Enid Public Schools will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform their job duties/functions.