Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Sylvania; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Meridian, ID is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide athlete-centered medical care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation to student-athletes. The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, and a positive environment in the sports medicine clinic and at athletic events.

The ideal candidate will have Idaho licensure as an athletic trainer, BOC certification, and experience with HIPAA/FERPA policies.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong time management.
• Proven leadership and communication with students, coaches, and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries and conditions of athletes.
• Provide preventive care and treatment for injuries.
• Supervise rehabilitation and return-to-play decisions.
• Document injuries and communicate with stakeholders.
• Coordinate emergency action plans for events.
• Schedule baseline testing and participation clearances.
• Maintain EMR records and inventory of supplies.
• Organize athletic training coverage for home events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Stress management

Education

BOC Certification

Idaho Athletic Trainer License

Idaho Teaching Certificate preferred

Job description

Job Title:

Athletic Trainer

Job Type:

Full-Time

Reports To:

Coordinator of Athletic Trainers

Job Summary:

To provide athlete centered medical care, prevention, treatment, and therapeutic rehabilitation of injuries to allow for the least loss of competitive time, while keeping the mental and physical welfare of the athlete as the top priority. This role requires a dynamic mentor with a passion for medicine and athletics, commitment to athletes' safety and health, and the ability to foster a positive environment in the sports medicine clinic and at athletic events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recognition, evaluation, and assessment of athlete injuries and conditions
• Prevention, maintenance, and immediate care of minor to major injuries
• Develop and superviseappropriate treatmentand rehabilitation
• Document and communicate injuries to key stakeholders
• Determineif an athlete is capable of continued participation in a game and/or practice, as guided by the directing/team physician
• Implement a referral system with the directing/team physician
• Schedule concussion baseline testing with designated sports, weight certifications with wrestling, and annual pre-participation physicals with directing/team physician
• Maintain paperwork (physicals, interim questionnaire, etc.) through thedistrict's chosenplatform and accept athletes prior to the first day of season practice
• Medical documentation within the district’s designated Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Maintain and track inventory of medical supplies and equipment
• Develop, distribute, practice, and document Emergency Action Plans specific to each athletic venue and sport
• Organize and communicateclinichours for the fall, winter, and spring seasons to key stakeholders
• Organize athletic training coverage for all school sanctioned home events

*Key stakeholders: include but not limited to the directing physician, coaching staff, parents, administration, schoolnurseand school faculty.

Qualifications:

• Preferred minimum 3 years of certified athletic training experience
• State of Idaho Licensed Athletic Trainer
• Board of Certification (BOC) Certified
• Valid Idaho teaching certificate and/or Occupational Specialist Certificate preferred (or ability to achieve)
• NATAmemberpreferred
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, NFHS, IHSAA, and WASD policies and regulations
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of student-athletes, coaches, school nurses, teachers, and administrators
• Must have a valid Idaho driver's license and a vehicle to drive and/or provide own transportation for job related activities

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes, sports medicine high school students, andmaster of athletic training students
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• High levelof integrity and professionalism
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure