Athletic Trainer

Guntersville City Schools Job Description

Position Title: Athletic Trainer

Location: Guntersville High School

FSLA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Guntersville High School Principal

Contract Period: 240 Days

Salary Range: Board Approved Salary Schedule depending on experience

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate area of specialization. (Master’s preferred)
2. Certified, and in good standing, or eligible to be certified through the Alabama and/or
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
3. Alabama State Athletic Training License
4. Minimum 3 years’ experience providing high school or collegiate athletic training
services.
5. Possess and demonstrate high ethical standards, accountability and integrity.
6. Eligible to receive an Alabama Teaching Certification

Background Check:
1. Required (HB 402 ACT 99-361 Alabama Legislature) Upon offer of employment,
employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the
Alabama Bureau of Investigation.

Background Check:
1. Demonstrates and executes the required skills and knowledge by responding to
emergency medical situations, rendering an analysis on the situation/injury, and
administering emergency medical care.

Essential Duties
1. Schedule and coordinate coverage for all varsity and JV sporting events
2. Provide emergency care of an athletic injury; perform tests and measurements as an aid in
the evaluation of an athletic injury
3. Provide appropriate general treatment orders approved by team physician
4. Provide referral of non-manageable injuries to an appropriate qualified medical
professional
5. Design and implement effective rehabilitation and/or corrective exercise protocols for
injured athletes.
6. Serve as liaison between team physician/ specialist, coaches, parents, athletes, and school
administrative personnel
7. Document all related activities/treatment by completing predetermined forms/reports, and
maintaining all information in a confidential manner.
8. Must display an ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions and the
ability to use good judgment and to remain calm in high stress situations.
9. Exhibit proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment.
10. Schedule and assist in performing pre-participation physical exams and cognitive
baseline testing
11. Assist with strength and conditioning programs
12. Assist with the development and implementation of athletic training procedures.
13. Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising
professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information
14. Maintain proper certifications, licensure, and continuing education through state and/or
national associations.
15. Maintain professional growth and competence through professional development.
16. Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state
and federal rules and regulations.
17. Teach and lead an Athletic Training Program to interested students
18. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Important Notes

Essential Duties:
Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties,
responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature
and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all
tasks an employee might be expected to perform and they do not limit the right of the
employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise modify duties to be performed –
even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned
tasks (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the
assignment to their direct supervisor). It should also be noted that the order of
duties/responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the
duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

Minimum Requirements:
In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training
experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials
shown in the job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time
the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be
used as needed in the selection process.

The Guntersville City Schools System does not discriminate on the basis of age, race/color,
religion/creed, gender, national/ethnic origin, disability, or citizenship status.