Warwick Public Schools located in Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking 2 Athletic Trainers to work with student-athletes at our two High Schools; Pilgrim and Toll Gate.

This position is being made available through support from the Korey Stringer Institute innovATe project.

The primary responsibilities of the athletic trainer are injury and illness prevention, clinical evaluation, emergency care, rehabilitation, and treatment of athletic injuries in the secondary school setting.

The Athletic Trainer hired will also be required to provide education to our community related to illness and injury prevention, recognition, and treatment and complete an orientation with Korey Stringer Institute Staff before their start date. This will be a virtual orientation and may provide opportunities for CEU credits.

This is for a full-time exempt position as an Athletic Trainer. Competitive salary dependent upon experience and generous benefits are available.

Specific Duties

• Record all injuries, treatments, and communications between parties
• Act as a liaison between parents, coaches, and physicians within the guidelines of proper practice
• Provide appropriate medical care for all student-athletes at Pilgrim and Toll Gate and any visiting student-athletes during competitions
• Manage and supervise Neurocognitive Baseline and post-injury testing
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, etc.
• Promote a welcoming environment for student-athletes, coaches, parents, and school administrators through a high level of professionalism
• Maintain and protect patient personal information according to HIPAA standards
• Create Emergency Action Plans for all appropriate venues and coordinate annual rehearsal of emergency action plans
• Inventory of all athletic training room supplies and resources

Requirements:

• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Rhode Island Licensed Athletic Trainer (or eligible)
• Personal vehicle for travel to school and events
• CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor preferred but not required
• NPI Number
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Candidates must clear a satisfactory background check

This is a grant-funded position from July 2024 - June 2027

WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR, OR DISABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.