What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Substitute Athletic Trainer position at King George County Schools?
Position Open Until Filled
General Description: Assumes the responsibility and obligation of establishing and maintaining an athletic training program, in all sports.
- Coordinatesand organizes the daily Athletic Trainer functions with the Athletic Director and coaches
- Completes all reporting requirements for the division
- Reviews student physicals and releases to ensure authenticity.
- Must be skilled in communicating to parents and staff
- Is expected to meet the school's professional, clinical, technical, communication and documentation requirements and standards and to make decisions based on established National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) guidelines
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and organizes the daily Athletic Trainer functions with the Athletic Director and coaches at each high school
- Completes all reporting required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
- Reviews student physicals and releases to ensure authenticity
- Responsible for prevention, emergency care, first aid, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes under his/her care using appropriate and established programs
- Serves as liaison between the team physician, the athlete, the athlete’s parents, and coaching staff
- Assesses readiness to play and provides clearances when necessary
- Serves as consultant to coaching staff on conditioning, nutrition, and protective equipment
- Maintains records including injury reports, home care instructions, referrals, treatment records, rehabilitation progress notes, and insurance information; and communicates this information to others as need
- Provides education and supervision for athletes and students
- Sets up fields for games and practices
- Monitors weather conditions and directs protocols
- Provides medical coverage for practices and sporting events as scheduled with the Athletic Director
- Coordinates EMS/Physician coverage when needed
- Maintains emergency response equipment and performs inspections as needed
- Performs related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with the school/division policies and practices
Required Qualifications:
- Must hold licensure through the Virginia Board of Medicine to engage in the practice of athletic training
- Must hold certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
- Must hold a valid Virginia driver’s license
Salary: $50 per hour
Salary : $50