Athletic Trainer

Exciting Opportunity:

• Become an integral of the Newark REDS team.

• We are looking for an Athletic Trainer who is excited to be part of a major program development that will become the leader in Athletic Training services of our High School Athletes.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative Only):

• Renders first aide, including CPR, cleaning and bandaging of wounds, applying heat or cold to prompt healing
• Attends athletic events, requires a flexible work schedule, evenings, weekends, as needed
• Collaborates and communicates with the school physician/organization regarding health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation of all athletic injuries
• Oversees the management of and ordering of supplies and equipment
• Maintains and administers prescribed rehabilitation and treatment
• Provides instruction to coaches and athletes regarding prevention of athletic injuries
• Administers preventative taping, bandaging, and wrapping
• Assists in the coordination of medical examinations for student athletes
• Maintains fully supplied first aid kits for all teams
• Advises the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics as to the safety condition of athletic equipment and facilities
• Maintains up-to-date records of injuries, treatment, referrals and other related data regarding athletics
• Assists coaches with condition, weight training and injury prevention programs
• Applies, fits, and adjusts protective equipment and instructs coaches and athletes as to the methods of the same
• Recommends to student athletes how to relieve soreness, strains, bruises
• Prepares student accident reports
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of sports medicine; thorough knowledge of Advance First Aid; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of health care equipment used; skill in the application of athletic health care techniques; ability to evaluate, plan and coordinate the appropriate care of injured athletes; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to motivate and encourage the injured athletes during reconditioning; ability to get along with others; ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports as necessary; ability to respond positively to distressing human situations; willingness to be exposed to disagreeable conditions such as offensive sights, odors, blood, etc.; good judgement; dependability; courtesy; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working with High School Athletic Programs
• Possession of an Athletic Trainer certification in accordance with New York State Education Law Title 8 Article 162 at time of appointment and for the duration of employment
• Current certification from National Athletic Trainers Association
• Passing score on the appropriate National Licensing Exam
• Current CPR and AED certifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience as an Athletic Trainer
• CPR Trainer Certification; AED Trainer Certification; First Aid Trainer Certification; Aquatics Trainer Certification
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist