Athletic Trainer

Newark Central School District; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newark Central School District in New York seeks a certified Athletic Trainer to support student-athlete health services. The role requires collaboration with the school physician, ongoing injury prevention, rehabilitation, and administration of medical care during athletic events.

Candidates must hold NYS Athletic Trainer certification, NATA certification, and current CPR/AED credentials. The position includes flexible hours for events, maintains injury records, and coordinates medical exams

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with High School Athletic Programs
• Athletic Trainer certification NYS Title 8 Article 162 at time of appointment
• Current certification from National Athletic Trainers Association
• Passing score on the National Licensing Exam
• Current CPR and AED certifications

Responsibilities

• Renders first aid, CPR, wound care and injury treatment.
• Attends athletic events with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Collaborates with the school physician on care and rehabilitation.
• Manages and orders medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintains rehabilitation treatments and injury prevention.
• Instructs coaches and athletes on prevention of athletic injuries.
• Administers protective equipment fitting and application.
• Assists in coordinating medical examinations for student athletes.
• Maintains up-to-date injury records and reports.

Skills

Sports medicine knowledge

First Aid / CPR

Communication skills

Record keeping

Physical conditioning

Education

Athletic Trainer certification NYS Title 8 Art. 162

NATA Certification

CPR and AED certifications

National Licensing Exam pass

Job description

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative Only):

• Rendersfirst aide, including CPR, cleaning and bandaging of wounds, applying heat or cold to prompt healing
• Attends athletic events, requires a flexible work schedule, evenings, weekends, as needed
• Collaborates and communicates with the school physician/organization regarding health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation of all athletic injuries
• Oversees the management of and ordering of supplies and equipment
• Maintains and administers prescribed rehabilitation and treatment
• Provides instruction to coaches and athletes regarding prevention of athletic injuries
• Administers preventative taping, bandaging, and wrapping
• Assists in the coordination of medical examinations for student athletes
• Maintains fully supplied first aid kits for all teams
• Advises the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athleticsas to the safety condition of athletic equipment and facilities
• Maintains up-to-date records of injuries, treatment, referrals and other related data regarding athletics
• Assists coaches with condition, weight training and injury prevention programs
• Applies, fits, and adjusts protective equipment and instructs coaches and athletes as to the methods of the same
• Recommends to student athletes how to relieve soreness, strains, bruises
• Prepares student accident reports
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of sports medicine; thorough knowledge of Advance First Aid; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of health care equipment used; skill in the application of athletic health care techniques; ability to evaluate, plan and coordinate the appropriate care of injured athletes; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to motivate and encourage the injured athletes during reconditioning; ability to get along with others; ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports as necessary; ability to respond positively to distressing human situations; willingness to be exposed to disagreeable conditions such as offensive sights, odors, blood, etc.; good judgement; dependability; courtesy; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

until filled

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working with High School Athletic Programs
• Possession of an Athletic Trainer certification in accordance with New York State Education Law Title 8 Article 162 at time of appointment and for the duration of employment
• Current certification from National Athletic Trainers Association
• Passing score on the appropriate National Licensing Exam
• Current CPR and AED certifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience as an Athletic Trainer
• CPR Trainer Certification; AED Trainer Certification; First Aid Trainer Certification; Aquatics Trainer Certification
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist