Athletic First Responder — On-Site Injury Care

Allendale County School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allendale County School District is seeking an Athletic First Responder for Allendale-Fairfax High School. The role provides immediate on-site care for athletic injuries, coordinates emergency planning, and supports coaches with prevention and conditioning programs.

The position requires CPR and first aid certifications, concussion training, and ongoing staff development. You will maintain medical records, liaise with physicians and parents, and ensure safety at practices and games.

Qualifications

• Current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Concussion management training.
• 10 hours of staff development annually in first aid, injury recognition and prevention.
• Presence at all high school football practices and games unless an emergency excuse is provided.
• No concurrent coaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans for first responder coverage at athletic activities on a schedule with the athletic director.
• Provides for evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries and refers to medical facilities when necessary.
• Develops comprehensive emergency plans for facilities.
• Prevents injuries through protective taping, wraps, and braces; advises conditioning programs.
• Maintains high-quality medical records on injuries and rehabilitation; complies with district policies.
• Serves as liaison between physicians, coaches, athletes and parents; handles clerical tasks such as inventory and budgets.
• Informs principal, athletic director and coaches about athletes’ conditions and needs; performs other duties as required.
• Familiar with and helps implement the school's EAP for athletic venues; ensures annual rehearsals.
• Recognizes and evaluates injuries and medical conditions; provides emergency care until EMS arrives.
• Documents injuries and care; contributes to a safe athletic environment.
• Supports safe equipment selection and fitting and environment risk control.

Education

CPR certification

First aid certification

NFHS concussion training

Job description

Allendale County School District is seeking an Athletic First Responder for Allendale-Fairfax High School. The role provides immediate on-site care for athletic injuries, coordinates emergency planning, and supports coaches with prevention and conditioning programs.

The position requires CPR and first aid certifications, concussion training, and ongoing staff development. You will maintain medical records, liaise with physicians and parents, and ensure safety at practices and games.