Athletic Trainer

Appoquinimink School District; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Appoquinimink School District is seeking a part-time Athletic Trainer to support the physical well-being of student athletes. This role involves assessing and providing care for athletic injuries, implementing injury prevention programs, and evaluating athletes' readiness for participation. The ideal candidate must be a certified athletic trainer, have a thorough knowledge of regulations, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The position typically requires up to 25 hours a week, focusing on afternoon and evening schedules.

Qualifications

• Certified athletic trainer with CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
• Thorough knowledge of DIAA regulations governing high school athletics.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment of injuries and provide care.
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play.
• Plan and implement injury prevention programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Certified Athletic Trainer through NATA-BOC

License from State of Delaware

Job description

Position Overview

Under direction of the Athletic Director, the Athletic Trainer will help maintain the physical well‑being of interscholastic athletes through the development and implementation of a comprehensive athletic health care program that focuses on injury prevention and provides for injury evaluation and immediate care and rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Hourly Rate: $40/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment of an athlete’s injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for treatment.
• Provides care for athletic injuries.
• Evaluates athletes’ readiness to play, and provides participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Applies protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces.
• Assesses and reports the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians.
• Advises athletes on the proper use of equipment.
• Plans and implements comprehensive athletic injury prevention programs.
• Develops training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance.
• Attends all home games, varsity football games, and any other games designated by the Athletic Director/Principal.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Completes end of the year inventory and compiles list of needed supplies for the following year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a certified athletic trainer through the NATA-BOC, licensed by the State of Delaware, and be certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the DIAA regulations and other regulations governing high school athletic programs.
• Must possess the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare related reports.
• Must possess excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff members, and the public.
• Must be available up to 25 hours/week (typically 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, but varies depending on game schedules and immediate needs).

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities involve conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.