Athletic Trainer TWA

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia; On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide day-to-day medical support for school sports teams. You will assess, treat, and rehabilitate athletes, design prevention programs, and collaborate with coaches and physicians.

The role requires Virginia licensure or eligibility, BOC certification, and CPR. The position operates under the Director of Student Activities with opportunities to support multiple schools and travel to events.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Fosters a positive environment and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements prevention and education programs.
• Attends home and away games as agreed upon by head coaches/athletic directors.
• Performs prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning for athletic injuries per NATA guidelines.
• Demonstrates proper taping, bracing, and equipment fitting.
• Administers prescribed treatments and follows team physician recommendations.
• Covers pre-season physicals, games, and related events under supervision.
• Assist with or transfer athletes of various weights/heights.
• Pushes equipment carts and carries training kits for long distances.
• Communicates directions and instructions to athletes.
• Travels to various sporting events.

Skills

Growth and development knowledge

Effective communication

Professionalism

Education

Master's degree in athletic training (CAATE accredited)

Two years athletic training experience

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.

General Description

This position provides day-to-day athletic training services for assigned school’s sports teams. The incumbent assesses, treats and develops rehabilitation and reconditioning strategies for athletes.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Designs and implements prevention and education programs
• Attends home and away games as agreed upon by the respective head coaches and/or athletic directors
• Performs the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aid) and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification
• Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician.
• Covers assigned pre-season physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the program manager.
• Assist with or transfer athletes of various weight/heights.
• Push carts with athletic equipment on them and carry training kit and coolers for long distances.
• Communicate to give adequate directions and instructions to athletes
• Travel to various sporting events

Budgetary Responsibility

N/A

Report Preparation

N/A

Equipment Operation

Protective or injury-preventive devices.

Contacts

Contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, students, parents

Work Direction/Supervision

Works under supervision of the Director of Student Activities and school principal.

Decision Making

A high level of independent decision-making is required.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

N/A

Physical Demands

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; to see and read printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels. Frequent walking, standing, lifting greater than 50 pounds. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk long distances and reach overhead. Frequent movement throughout the school facilities is required. Occasional moving of students weighing greater than 150 pounds with assistive equipment may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchair and other mechanical devices may be necessary.

Work Environment

Potential for exposure to; adverse weather conditions, exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, possible interactions with disruptive and/or unruly individuals. Work may involve exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noise. Involves minimum exposure to physical risk while moving athletes. The employee regularly works with medical substances, supplies, and equipment.

Qualifications

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the athletes’ status and interpret the appropriate information. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrates professionalism and fosters a positive environment.

Required

Additional Job Requirements

• License in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Athletic Trainer or eligible
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC)
• Current CPR certification

Preferred

• Masters Degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
• Two years previous athletic training experience

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$35.76 per hour

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.