Athletic Health Care Trainer - Kau High & Pahala Elementary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Pahala (HI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks an Athletic Health Care Trainer, SR-22, to manage school athletic health services and training facilities. The role covers game coverage, injury screening, and coordinating with coaches on strength and conditioning programs, equipment safety, and emergency planning.

The position requires current NATABOC athletic trainer certification, CPR/AED certifications, Hawaii registration, and a valid Hawaii driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Current athletic trainer certification (NATABOC).
• Current ECC certification in CPR/AED from Red Cross or AHA or National Safety Council.
• Registration with Hawaii DCCA as an Athletic Trainer at time of employment.
• Valid Hawaii driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SOPs for the athletic health care program and training facility, including coverage during practice and games.
• Conduct pre-participation evaluations to screen injury/illness risk factors.
• Collaborate with coaches to design training and conditioning programs for student athletes.
• Advise on selection and fitting of protective equipment.
• Monitor activities for safety hazards and report to school officials.
• Provide first aid and emergency cardiac care (CPR) and refer to physicians as needed.
• Develop and supervise rehabilitation programs following injuries.
• Design and fit orthotic devices; supervise therapeutic devices and equipment.
• Counsel coaches, athletes, and parents on rehabilitation and treatment of injuries.

Job description

Description

Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Athletic Health Care Trainer, SR-22: $5,527.00 - $6,728.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• Develops and implements standard operating procedures for the school's athletic health care program and training facility in accordance with departmental guidelines. Procedures include coverage during practice and games; use of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation protocols; injury procedures; emergency situation plans; and record keeping requirements.
• Conducts pre-participation evaluations to screen for injury/illness risk factors associated with participation in competitive athletics.
• Works with coaches to develop and implement effective training and conditioning programs for student athletes.
• Advises the athletic director and/or coaches on the appropriate selection and proper fitting of protective equipment.
• Monitors athletic activities and events for potential safety hazards and/or conditions and calls them to the attention of proper school officials.
• Advises the athletic director or coaches to restrict, alter or cancel athletic activities if the safety and health of students are threatened.
• Applies protective or injury-preventive devices, such as, tape, bandages or braces.
• Conducts initial evaluation following acute injury. Examines athlete’s status with regard to history, mechanism, observation, palpation, range of motion, muscular strength, functional joint stability, and neurological status. Analyzes athlete’s condition and makes decision on the management of the acute injury.
• Provides appropriate first aid and emergency cardiac care (including CPR); and/or refers the student athlete to a physician.
• In the absence of a physician, determines whether the injured athlete may resume participation in athletic activities.
• Provides pertinent information to physicians or other allied health care professionals.
• Following physician's evaluation and diagnosis of an injury, develops and supervises an appropriate, safe and effective rehabilitation program for the injured athlete including the use of a variety of therapeutic modalities (e.g. electric stimulation, ultrasound, diathermy, traction, intermittent compression, joint mobilization, etc.). Modifies the program within the framework of the healing process and/or in accordance/cooperation with a physician's instructions.
• Designs, constructs and fits orthotic devices.
• Supervises the operation of therapeutic devices and equipment.
• Monitors athlete’s appropriate reintegration into program activities.
• Serves as a resource person and provides technical assistance to coaches, teachers and other personnel regarding the health care of students and student athletes.
• Determines need for supplies and equipment, repair and maintenance services, etc. Consults specific catalogs and manuals to obtain desired information, prepare and submit purchase orders.
• May supervise assistants, volunteers and student athletic trainers (UH student interns) in the performance of athletic training activities.
• Organizes and implements in-service educational programs for coaches and other school personnel.
• Counsels and advises coaches, student athletes and parents on matters regarding rehabilitation and treatment of specific injuries.
• May conduct classes on athletic training and sports medicine topics as requested.
• Disseminates pertinent information to student athletes, parents, coaches and other target groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification Requirement

• Current certification as an athletic trainer from the NATABOC.
• Current certification in ECC from the American Red Cross (CPR/AED for the professional rescuer), American Heart Association (BLS for healthcare providers CPR/AED or advanced cardiac life support) or National Safety Council (professional rescuer CPR).

Registration/License Requirement

• Applicants must be registered with the Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs (DCCA) as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Hawaii at the time of employment.
• Applicants must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Hawaii.

Supplemental Information

Salary

The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment

Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
• A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
• Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents

Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions

Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

01 DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02 BOC CERTIFICATION

Do you possess a current, valid