Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Athletic Trainer-Certified provides athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with the state athletic training practice act. Monitors and provides game/contest coverage for athletes at assigned schools. Designs and implements preventative injury programs; identifies, evaluates and provides immediate care/referral for athletic injuries. Acts as a liaison between family physicians, medical specialists, school representatives, athletes, their parents, coaches and athletic directors.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. Provides athlete consultation, practice coverage and injury tracking documentation for athletes at assigned schools; implements pre-season, in-season and post-season strength and conditioning programs.

3. Provides game/contest coverage for assigned schools as scheduled; notifies coaches and athletic director of athletes who are not medically eligible to compete.

4. Provides medical coverage for assigned school athletic camps during summer months.

5. Reviews pre-game and practice taping and preparation with athletes to provide information regarding injury risks; makes recommendations for athlete safety and hydration based on environmental conditions.

6. Acts as liaison between family physicians, medical specialists, school representatives, athletes, their parents, coaches and athletic directors.

7. Provides immediate and emergency care when needed following emergency action protocols and treatment.

8. Implements and communicates the use of the IMPACT concussion management system to all athletes and coaching staff.

9. Develops treatment programs in accordance with findings of evaluations and goals established by the injury assessment or treating physician; schedules athlete treatments and/or interventions as necessary per established guidelines; assesses athletes status in response to treatment and modifies program as appropriate and/or in conjunction with treating physician.

10. Refers athletes for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and subsequent injury tracking; maintains accurate records/documentation of injuries, treatments and provides insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician.

11. Develops and maintains a budget for athletic training supplies; recommends new equipment and supplies to ensure optimum quality of athletes care.

12. Follows established policies and procedures specific to athletic training room and the athletic healthcare program.

13. Presents educational programs for the healthy and injured athletes, e.g., alcohol and other drug abuse, performance anxiety.

14. Reports for event coverage and attends meetings at designated time.

15. May provide athletic training at youth sport venues; conduct sports medicine clinics and seminars; provide coverage at athletic camps and local sporting events.

16. Assists with the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures of the athletic healthcare program as requested by the BLSM Outreach Program Manager.

17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk . Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of athletic training protocols and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

2. Knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span.

3. Knowledge of anatomical structure and function, physiological and biomechanical demands and response to exercise.

4. Knowledge of the nutritional and hydration demands of athletes.

5. Knowledge of athletic event play rules, equipment and safety requirements.

6. Skill in performing prescribed treatments and recommendations by team/program/event physician.

7. Skill in recognizing, evaluating and providing immediate care of athletic injuries.

8. Ability to perform prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aide) and reconditioning of athletic injuries.

9. Ability to maintain confidentiality relative to sensitive information.

10. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

11. Ability to use, demonstrate and maintain athletic training equipment safely and efficiently.

12. Ability to perform proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in health-related field required. National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification required. Prior athletic training/conditioning experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT)--Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work requires significant mobility skills including bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching and balancing. Assists with or transfers athletes of various weight/height. Pushes carts loaded with athletic equipment. May stand for long periods of time and/or walk long distances. Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances. May be exposed to blood and body fluids requiring universal precautions.