What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Windward School?
Description
Windward School, a grade 7-12 college-preparatory, independent day school in vibrant West Los Angeles, is currently seeking an experienced Athletic Trainer to join our Athletics Department.
A nationwide leader in educational models and practices that excite students about learning, Windward is committed to building a nurturing, inclusive culture. We welcome teachers and staff members who bring skills, qualities, and experiences that demonstrate an understanding of and ability to support our work fostering a diverse school community.
At Windward, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment that encourages and supports growth and belonging amongst all community members. Windward teachers, parents, and administrators work together to inspire our students to be responsible, caring, well-informed, ethical, prepared, and well-balanced young adults.
For more information on what Windward has to offer, please visit windwardschool.org/about/careers.
Windward School is looking for an Athletic Trainer to join the Athletic Medicine Team, which works to care for scholar- athletes and the Windward community throughout the School day and during the evenings. The Athletic Trainer serves as the first responder by preventing, recognizing and evaluating injuries, subsequently developing treatment and rehabilitation programs, incorporating the appropriate therapeutic modalities with rehabilitation exercises, and initiating emergency action care protocols.
The Athletic Trainer must coordinate and act as liaison with physicians, students, athletes, coaching staff, parents, and other allied health professionals on the status of and treatment for injuries. Athletic Trainers also work to counsel students, athletes, and staff regarding proper conditioning, athletic training, and injury rehabilitation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prevent, recognize, and assess athletic injuries
- Provide basic health care to students in case of injury or illness
- May provide access to over-the-counter medication for students in accordance with physician directions, applicable school policy, and legal guidelines, and ensuring required documentation
- Must be able to uphold standards of Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling Blood Borne Pathogens
- Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
- Develop and Implement preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments
- Counsel students and coaches on proactive steps to prevent sports-related injuries
- Inform coaches of proper medical procedures and policies
- Attend practices and athletic events to provide medical emergency and acute injury care coverage to student athletes which includes travel with sports teams to away games as needed throughout the fall, winter, spring and summer seasons
- Maintain a line of communication with community members
- Provide training seminars for coaches and PE teachers, athletes and students
- Game and practice preparation for home and away games (water, ice, bottles, towels)
- Maintain equipment and cleanliness of athletic medicine and rehabilitation facilities
- Maintain appropriate medical records of injuries, treatment plans, and progress
- Maintain an effective and efficient athletic medicine facility
Duties/Tasks
- Provide first aid, injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for students, athletes and faculty/staff within the scope of practice
- Promote safety and injury prevention, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and taping when necessary to protect athletes from injury
- Ability to fit preventive equipment such as braces, guards, mouth pieces and other similar equipment
- Operate Therapeutic devices such as Ultrasound, Electronic Stimulation, Thera-gun and other similar equipment
- Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and doctor’s notes (Magnus Health and SportsWare)
- Communicate in a timely manner with coaches, parents and athletic directors on an athlete’s eligibility
- File necessary reports for injuries or incidents with the Business Office
- Educate athletes, families, and coaches regarding injuries, risk factor modification, and exercise programs
- Prepare 911 forms for all grades (7th-12th grades) for travel off campus
- Prepare, distribute and collect medical kits for each Middle School and Upper School team (7th-12th grades)
- Work with Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness Team as a member of the First Aid TEAM
- Attend departmental meetings as required
- Troubleshoot issues as they arise
Other duties as assigned.
This is a great chance to be part of a dynamic, close-knit, independent school culture and community.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid Holidays, Vacation and Wellness days
- Retirement Plan, including up to 6% employer match
- School-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Plans
- Annual $2,000 FlexCheck
- Annual $2,500 Lunch Allowance
- MetLife Group Home & Auto Group Discount
- Access to Peak Performance Center to promote physical and mental health
- Wellness Initiatives, including Chair Massages, free Wellness Coaching, Self-Care Reimbursement, and much more!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Upon acceptance to Windward School by the Admissions Committee, employees may apply for tuition remission for their children
- Nurturing, supportive and inclusive community
- And much more!
Salary Range: $92,000 - $105,000, depending on experience.
To Apply: All interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter via the Application link.
EOE
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training; Master’s degree is preferred
- Current BOC certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Prior experience as an Athletic Trainer in a secondary school
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate, effectively communicate and work independently
- Strive for excellence in communication, support and care within our community
- The ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers
- Ability to handle high amounts of stress as well as act calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Compliance with all CIF rules and regulations
- Competency in the use of modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound
- Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures
- Ability to stay current on continuing education units to maintain your certifications
Salary : $92,000 - $105,000