Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services over 35,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 4,500 people. Our vision is to:

• engage students as active participants in school and in the community;
• empower students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and talents;
• collaborate to promote safety, student involvement and achievement; and
• prepare students to succeed in school and life.

Certified Athletic Trainer. Part-time (.5 FTE) position beginning the 2024/2025 school year. Athletic Training Certification Required.

Purpose Statement

The job of Athletic Trainer is done for the purpose/s of developing in cooperation with the coaches players' off-season fitness programs and/or implementing flexibility and strength training sessions for prevent injury and improve players' skills; preparing players for practices and competition; providing supervision of

students during all aspects of their participation in sport activities; evaluating medical conditions of student athletes; administering first aid and treatment to student athletes; and orienting student athletes, their parents and coaches regarding potential health risks and injury prevention strategies. Individuals in this job

classification are assigned to a position at the Varsity, JV/Frosh or Junior High level.

This job reports to Athletic Director

Experience Job related experience within a specialized field is required.

Education Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Essential Functions

• Assists coaches and officials during athletic events for the purpose of responding to equipment and/or medial needs of student athletes.
• Consults with physicians and other medical personnel (e.g. referrals, physical exams, fitting of braces, etc.) for the purpose of developing course of treatment for injured students.
• Develops a variety of programs in cooperation with coaches (e.g. conditioning, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injury to students.
• Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, etc. for the purpose of implementing modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injuries.
• Maintains student treatment and health records for the purpose of communicating and documenting information in accordance with established guidelines.
• Orients student athletes, parents, coaches, etc. regarding potential health risk of athletic participation in athletics for the purpose of implementing preventive strategies.
• Process a variety of documents relating to injuries (e.g. accident/injury reports, records of treatment, etc.) for the purpose of communicating and documenting information in accordance with established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Oversees student trainers for the purpose of providing direction and/or monitoring activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; and organizing and communicating information and concepts. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; setting priorities; traveling to off campus athletic events; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 15% walking, 70% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

FLSA Status

Exempt