What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Supervisor position at Orange County Schools?
POSITION TITLE
Medical Supervisor
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned Middle School
SALARY
Per the appropriate schedule
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Athletic Director; Athletic Supervisor
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday; late evenings and weekends according to the Athletic Schedule
WORK HOURS
After-hours based on the employment schedule
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10
POSITION PURPOSE:
Working with the Athletic Director and the Athletic Supervisor, the Medical Supervisor provides both First Responder responsibilities as well as providing basic instruction to the athletic staff members regarding the prevention and care of injuries, as well as training, supervising, and scheduling student sports medicine assistants. In addition to other medically related responsibilities, the Medical Supervisor is responsible for providing sports medicine supervision at all major school-sponsored home athletic events, which involve several teams and a significant amount of time based on the event schedules. The Medical Supervisor should assign an alternate first responder during the season in which the Medical Supervisor is serving as a Coach.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of medical applications to sports programs, injuries, and prevention
- Thorough knowledge of concussion management and current trends
- Thorough knowledge of first-aid applications
- Comprehensive knowledge of proper training room supplies within a safety context.
- Comprehensive knowledge of sports medicine
- Comprehensive knowledge of local medical facilities and when student-athletes should be referred based on injuries and/or medical conditions
- Comprehensive knowledge of student athletic/ medical file management, including but not limited to physicals, injury reports, treatment logs, etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of FERPA and HIPAA rules and regulations
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Degree or GED
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience serving as a Medical Supervisor, EMT, or First Responder
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- NC Licensure as an Athletic Trainer
- Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as certified by an organization such as the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
- Certification in first aid, as certified by an organization such as the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
- Continual training in concussion management as provided by the National Federation of State High Schools (NFHS)
- Continual training/education in injury prevention and management as provided by the NFHS
- Current and continued certification specific to first aid, injury recognition, and prevention
- Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution as an EMT/ First Responder or Athletic Trainer, or appropriate training in a related field
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education, Athletic Training, or related field
- Additional training as provided by NFHS regarding concussion management and injury prevention, and management
- Five (5) years of experience serving as a Physical Education teacher with additional coaching responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide basic instruction to athletic staff members regarding the prevention and care of injuries
- Refer athletic injuries to the school nurse, parents, and the Principal
- Carry out appropriate instructions and treatment as directed by the (athlete’s) physician
- Assist and advise the athletic staff regarding conditioning programs and the selection, care, and fitting of protective equipment
- Per qualifications, determine if a player is capable of continued participation in a game and/or practice if the player is injured
- Provide immediate first-aid care for all athletic injuries and conditions
- Organize, inventory, and requisition all training room supplies with the advisement and approval of the athletic director
- Attend all school-sponsored home athletic events, as the various sports calendars permit
- Provide sports medicine supervision at all major school-sponsored home athletic events
- Make and/or assist with proper arrangements for scheduling athletic physicals for student-athletes
- Remain on campus and/or be available until 5:30 P.M. each assigned school day during the winter and spring seasons to treat athletic injuries
- Assist with the care and cleanliness of the athletic training room
- Create and maintain student athletic files, which may include physicals, injury reports, treatment logs, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Principal, and/or Athletic Supervisor
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force. In some scenarios, work may involve a moderate level of exertion when assisting students, helping to lift or support students while walking, assisting with transferring students to gurneys, straight boards, carts, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.