Athletic Trainer (360489C)

Reports to: Athletic Director

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: 10 months

Salary: Athletic Director-72

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• BOC Certification

• License to practice in North Carolina

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides “Athletic Training Services” * to student-athletes under the direction of a physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with the state Athletic Training Practice Act
• Is responsible for giving basic instruction to athletic staff members in the prevention and care of injuries
• Is responsible for referring athletic injuries to physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment
• Carries out appropriate instructions and treatment as directed by the athlete’s physician
• Develops and supervises appropriate rehabilitation programs for athletes under the direction of the athlete’s physician
• Acts as a liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents
• Assists and advises the athletic staff regarding conditioning programs and the selection, care and fitting of protective equipment
• Determines if a player is capable of continued participation in a game and/or practice if the player is injured
• Is responsible for the treatment and supervision of treatment for all athletic injuries and conditions
• Is responsible for the organization, inventory and requisition of all training room supplies with the advisement and approval of the athletic director
• Is present at all school sponsored home athletic events and away Varsity and JV football games; if conflict arises between an away football game and another home contest, the away football game will super?ede
• Coordinates an extension of sports medicine services when appropriate in the event of multiple home athletic events on the same day
• Provides sports medicine supervision for the duration of all other major school sponsored home athletic events (involves a number of teams and a significant amount of time i.e. volleyball invitational, wrestling tournaments, track invitational, etc.)
• Makes and/or assists with proper arrangements for scheduling athletic physicals for student athletes
• Remains on campus and/or is available unless otherwise communicated with the director/principal
• Is responsible for the care and cleanliness of the athletic training room and maintaining an appropriate professional environment within the training room
• Is responsible for the maintenance of all student athlete injuries and other records in the online Arbiter Athlete system, which may include physicals, injury reports, treatment logs, etc.
• Authorizes suspension of practices or games if weather conditions become unsafe, in the absence of school administration and the athletic director
• Annually reviews each athletic venue’s specific Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Does not have coaching responsibilities
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the athletic director and/or principal

*Athletic Training Services: The management and provision of care of injuries to a physically active person as defined in the state practice act with the direction of a licensed physician. The term includes the rendering of emergency care, development of injury prevention programs and providing appropriate preventative care and devices for the physically active person. The term also includes the assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation and recondition of the physically active person whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified athletic trainer. The term also includes the use of modalities such as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, sound massage and the use of therapeutic exercises, reconditioning exercise and fitness programs.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch
• communicate effectively to individuals or groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, atmospheric conditions, noise, vibrations, and job hazards
• use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• use a variety of athletic equipment
• operate machines, motor vehicles, and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• work safely in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment
• prepare, read and comprehend a variety of job related forms, reports, and documentation
• perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
• operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, overhead projectors and data projectors
• operate a motor vehicle, machines and job specific equipment and tools
• compare, interpret, analyze and generate data and apply basic principles of statistics
• listen and communicate effectively in order to gather, convey or exchange information, including giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants
• respond appropriately to inquiries or complaints
• use tact and courtesy when working and dealing with the community
• read, comprehend and prepare various kinds of communication and information including emails, correspondence, reports, articles, proposals, contracts, policies, charts, spreadsheets, curriculum documents, staff development plans, educational forms and data
• write using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
• apply principles of logical, critical, creative or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• deal with abstract and concrete variables
• demonstrate and apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instruction and to make simple decisions
• interpret, infer, analyze, synthesize and evaluate materials, resources, situations and problems to generate options and solutions
• interpret and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• demonstrate continued professional curiosity and growth
• communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of settings, using appropriate terminology and by telephone and email
• hear, speak, read, record and explain information, communication and procedures
• perform basic math functions to understand and interpret data
• deal fairly with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• perform under stress deal with persons acting under stress and displaying emotional distress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations