Athletic Trainer (E27-501-15)

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; United States; On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,500; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking an Athletic Trainer to serve in a public school athletics program. The role requires WV certification and adherence to state registration rules, with responsibilities spanning prevention, evaluation, initial care and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

The position involves developing, implementing and managing the athletic training program, collaborating with principals, athletic directors, coaches and the community, and upholding professional conduct at games

Qualifications

• Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to carry out the position's responsibilities.
• Meet athletic trainer registration requirements per WV Code 30-20A.

Responsibilities

• Carry out prevention, evaluation, initial care and rehabilitation of student injuries.
• Develop the athletic training program.
• Implement the athletic training program.
• Manage the athletic training program.
• Cooperate with building principal and athletic director.
• Develop rapport with coaching staff.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, student body, faculty, parents and community.
• Engage with game officials, news media and opponents.
• Maintain appropriate conduct during games and practices.
• Pursue professional growth and motivate staff and players.
• Care for equipment and follow purchasing procedures.
• Follow board, league, conference and WVSSAC policies.
• Devote time and energy to duties.
• Follow end of season procedures.

Skills

WV Certificate

Athletic Trainer Registration

Education

West Virginia Certificate

Job description

• Hold or qualify for West Virginia Certificate as requiredunder State Board Policy 5112 and 5202 as Athletic Trainer
• Must meet athletic trainer registration requirements pursuant to WV Code 30-20A ((1-7).
• Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully carry out responsibilities of the position

RESPONSBILITIES

• 1. possesses the essential knowledge, skills, attitudes and credentials necessary to carry out the practices of prevention, evaluation, initial care and physical rehabilitation of injuries sustained by students engaged in public school athletics.
• 2. development of the athletic training program
• 3. implementation of the athletic training program
• 4. management of the athletic training program
• 5. cooperates with building principal,
• 6. cooperates with athletic director,
• 7. develops rapport with coaching staff within the school,
• 8. develops positive relationship with participants,
• 9. develops positive relationship with student body,
• 10. develops positive relationship with faculty,
• 11. develops positive relationship with parents and community,
• 12. develops positive relationship with game officials,
• 13. develops positive relationship with news media,
• 14. develops positive relationship with opponents,
• 15. employs appropriate conduct during games,
• 16. employs appropriate conduct during practices,
• 17. participates in activities that foster professional growth and development,
• 18. motivates staff and players toward desired goals, and commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.
• 19. cares for equipment,
• 20. follows purchasing procedures,
• 21. follows board of education, league, conference, and WVSSAC policies,
• 22. devotes time and energy to duties,
• 23. follows end of season procedures,

SALARY

SALARY: $7500 (Pro-rated for the remainder of the Season)

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.

As required by federal law and regulations, the Gilmer County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age and national origin in employment and in the administration of any of its education programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to Title IX Coordinator, Gilmer County Board of Education, 454 Vanhorn Drive. Glenville, WV 26351, phone [phone]; to the Elimination of Sex Discrimination Program Coordinator 304-558-7864; or the US Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights 215-596-6795.