School Athletic Trainer - Injury Care & Return-to-Play

Applitrack; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools is seeking a certified Athletic Trainer to coordinate a safe athletic environment and provide injury assessment, treatment, and emergency care at Danbury High School activities. You will develop venue-wide Emergency Action Plans and maintain medical records in collaboration with physicians and school staff.

You will manage budgets for supplies, communicate with coaches and families, and ensure concussion protocols and return-to-play procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• BS required.
• AED, CPR, First Aid and Concussion certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and medical professionals.
• Understanding of interscholastic athletic programs.
• Previous experience as an Athletic Trainer in a school setting.
• Experience in creating Emergency Action Plans.
• Experience in creating and implementing Concussion policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services for home practices and contests at Danbury High School and away varsity football contests if requested.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments and process insurance claims for sports injuries.
• Communicate with coaches, parents, nurses and student-athletes regarding injuries.
• Serve as liaison between family physicians, specialists, the school district, athletes and parents.
• Follow return-to-play protocol for concussed student-athletes.
• Collaborate with Director of Athletics on equipment needs for the athletic training room.
• Maintain inventory of medical kits and water coolers; ensure proper cleaning.
• Attend away contests during post-season as requested by Director of Athletics.
• Update and maintain Emergency Action Plans and concussion policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Emergency planning

Concussion policies

Athletic trainer experience

School setting experience

Education

BS required

Job description

Danbury Public Schools is seeking a certified Athletic Trainer to coordinate a safe athletic environment and provide injury assessment, treatment, and emergency care at Danbury High School activities. You will develop venue-wide Emergency Action Plans and maintain medical records in collaboration with physicians and school staff.

You will manage budgets for supplies, communicate with coaches and families, and ensure concussion protocols and return-to-play procedures are followed.