What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletics Trainer position at Springfield Public Schools MA?
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
FUNDING: General
SALARY: TBA
WORK SCHEDULE:
Beginning-1st day of football equipment fitting (approximately 3rd week of August
Ends- 1 week after final spring contest. Time used for final inventory and record keeping.
DUTIES:
1. Prevention of athletic injuries through the following procedures: orthopedic screening,
individual exercise programs for athletes with pre-exiting conditions, participate in
equipment fitting for football and ice hockey, and assist coaches in developing year
round conditioning programs.
2. Recognize and evaluate athletic injuries.
3. Provide medical coverage for home contests and daily practices, coordinate emergency
medical procedures for all teams at all locations, coordinate emergency medical
services as needed, follow the prescribed treatment of the team physician/or licensed
physician.
4. Provide for the management, treatment and disposition of athletic injuries through
providing injury evaluations before and after practices and referring athletes to the
appropriate health care professional.
5. Provide rehabilitation of athletic injuries when appropriate, such as rehabilitation for
mild to moderate injuries as prescribed by the team/or licensed physician and provide
strength and range of motions and functional testing for injured athletes to insure
readiness to return to their sport.
6. Maintain data and complete necessary reports as is required including: all physical
forms, injury and progress reports, necessary insurance forms for athletes with
medical referrals; daily injury report list with appropriate recommendations, and
supply and equipment inventories.
7. Organize pre-season physicals for all prospective candidates.
8. Keep parents, coaches and the athletic director informed of the athlete’s progress in
rehabilitation.
9. Provide for appropriate education for athletes, coaching staff, parents and others as
may be required.
10. Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelors Degree
2. Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer
3. NATA Certified Athletic Trainer
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About our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
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In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.
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NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.
Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com
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