Athletic Trainer

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs is seeking an Athletic Trainer to coordinate and deliver medical support to student athletes during practices and games, including evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation.

The role involves attending varsity football games, applying protective devices, maintaining records, supervising trainee staff, and collaborating with physicians and coaches to ensure athlete safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sports medicine or related field required.
• Hands-on internship experience while pursuing degree.
• Oral and written communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of athletic injuries and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver athletic training services for student athletes at practices and games.
• Attend varsity football games and home events; remain available during practices.
• Apply protective devices like taping, bandaging or bracing.
• Design and supervise rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and reports.
• Supervise training room operations and equipment.
• Communicate with parents regarding athlete injuries following HIPAA.
• Supervise and instruct student athletic trainers.
• Work with physicians and coaches to determine athlete limitations.
• Administer first aid and coordinate emergency procedures.
• Assist in training and conditioning program development.
• Select protective equipment with coaches and evaluate safety.
• Maintain inventory of training room supplies and assist with supply requests.

Skills

Strong communication

Supervision/leadership

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports medicine/physical education/kinesiology or related field

National Athletic Trainer Certification within 12 months after hire

Tools

Ultrasound

Electrical Muscle Stimulator

Job description

183- Work Day Calendar

Hourly Pay Rate: $27.27+ (range 17/Salary placement is based on experience.)

Full pay range: https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and delivering athletic training services to student athletes by providing evaluation and treatment of injuries at practices and games, attending all varsity football games and home athletic events, applying protective or injury prevention devices, designing and supervising rehabilitation programs, maintaining accurate records of injuries and treatments, communicating with parents regarding athlete injuries, supervising and instructing student athletic trainers, maintaining medical kits for each in-season athletic team, working with physicians to determine limitations of athletes, working with coaches to establish training and conditioning programs, assisting in the selection of protective athletic equipment, maintaining accurate inventory of training room equipment and supplies and assisting the Athletic Director in preparing training supply requests.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver athletic training services to student athletes by providing evaluation and treatment of injuries at practices and games and by providing pre-practice/game taping and preparation.
• Attend all varsity football games and home athletic events. Remain available during all sports practices if possible.
• Apply protective or injury prevention devices, such as taping, bandaging or bracing.
• Design and supervise rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
• Maintain accurate records of athletic injuries, treatments, health, and accident report forms.
• Supervise the maintenance and operation of training room and training room equipment.
• Communicate respectfully with parents regarding injuries to his/her student athlete, following HIPAA guidelines.
• Supervise and instruct student athletic trainers in care and prevention of injuries.
• Maintain medical kits for each in-season athletic team.
• Work in conjunction with a physician, when necessary, and coaches to determine limitations of an athlete.
• Administer First Aid/emergency care to injured athletes. Establish emergency procedures for training room and athletic facility and coordinate with emergency medical services.
• Work in conjunction with coaches to establish a program of training and conditioning for athletes.
• Work cooperatively with coaches and Athletic Director in the selection of protective athletic equipment and evaluation of the equipment for safety.
• Maintain accurate inventory of training room equipment and supplies and assist the Athletic Director in preparing training supply requests.

Education, Training And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in sports medicine, physical education, Kinesiology or a related field. Courses necessary to obtain National Athletic Trainer Certification within 12 months after hire.
• Hands-on, related internship experience while working toward Bachelor's degree required.
• Oral and written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of athletic injuries, treatments and methodologies.
• Operating knowledge of ultrasound and electric muscle stimulator preferred at hire; required within 3 months after hire.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education Coherent Governance Policies, District Policies and building and department procedures; communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds and recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Note

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt