Athletic Trainer

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,625; Full time

Job summary

Newark Public Schools is seeking an Athletic Trainer to maintain the health of interscholastic student-athletes through prevention, evaluation, and immediate care. Work with a team physician and school staff to implement rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.

Qualifications include NJ DOE certificate (CE/CEAS), a Bachelor's degree, and NJ State Board registration. CPR/AED certification is required; prior experience with student-athletes is preferred.

Qualifications

• NJ DOE standard certificate, CE/CEAS as required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Registered by NJ State Board of Medical Examiners as Athletic Trainer.
• CPR/AED certification for Professional Rescuer.
• Evidence of experience working with student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate care of athletic injuries and coordinate follow-up with medical personnel.
• Maintain the training room supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with team physician on rehabilitation programs and referrals.
• Maintain accurate medical records for injuries and treatments.
• Coordinate injury reporting and medical insurance claims with school nurse and AD.
• Oversee budgeting and inventory of athletic training supplies.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

Experience with student-athletes

Education

NJ DOE Certificate/CE/CEAS

Bachelor's degree

Registered by NJ State Board of Medical Examiners as Athletic Trainer

Job description

Roger León, Superintendent

Athletic Trainer

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Athletic Trainer.

Definition

The Athletic Trainer helps maintain the physical well‑being of interscholastic student‑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 student‑athletes.

Qualifications And Requirements

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) as deemed necessary.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be registered by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners as an Athletic Trainer.
• Must hold and maintain CPR/AED certification for the Professional Rescuer.
• Show evidence of successful experience in working with student‑athletes.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Provides immediate care of athletic injuries and ensures the student‑athletes follow‑up with medical personnel or facility when necessary in accordance with district policies.
• Supplies and maintains the training room.
• Works cooperatively with the team physician and under his/her directions regarding rehabilitation programs for injured student‑athletes and physician/hospital referrals.
• Maintains accurate medical records for injuries, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Coordinates the report of athletic injuries and handling of medical insurance claims with the school nurse and Athletic Director.
• Assumes responsibility for the budgeting, purchasing, and inventorying of athletic training supplies.
• Works cooperatively with all coaches in selecting protective equipment.
• Develops and maintains an effective training program for student‑athletes. Provides in‑season and post‑season conditioning programs and athletic trainer services at interscholastic athletic events and practice sessions as assigned including away football games.
• Provides for the prevention of injuries through the application of protective taping, wraps, and braces, and assists in the design of practices to help reduce the incidence of injury.
• Designs and supervises rehabilitation programs for injured student‑athletes under the direction of a licensed referring physician.
• Maintains open communication with coaches, parents, and physicians regarding athletic injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Develops and implements a system of ongoing review of the effectiveness of the athletic program in preventing injury or illness.
• Supervises student assistants.
• Reports all serious injuries to the principal, school nurse, coach, and athletic director.
• Provides in‑service training program for interested staff members on injury prevention and safety at least two times per year.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

Reports To

DC of Health, PE and Athletics and District Director of Health, PE and Athletics

Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation

• Salary Range: $67,000 to $111,625
• Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
• Union Affiliation: NTU

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer‑paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12‑month employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/

How To Apply:

The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

THE NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER