Assistant Athletic Trainer - Alexandria, United States - Alexandria City Public Schools

Alexandria City Public Schools

Verified Company

Alexandria, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

***
Work under the direction of Head Athletic Trainer to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries.
***
Qualifications:******:
-
Bachelor's degree

*:

-
Valid license from Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers
***
Special Knowledge/Skills:******:
-
Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services

*:

-
Ability to provide emergency care

*:

-
Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistants

*:

-
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
***
Major Responsibilities and Duties:******:
-
Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.

*:

-
Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by athletic director.

*:

-
Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.

*:

-
Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use.

*:

-
Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed.

*:

-
Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent judgments about how to deal with injuries.

*:

-
Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage, including assessing injuries and deciding whether an athlete should seek further medical attention and should discontinue participation in the athletic event.

*:

-
Establish specific procedures to be carried out by a coach or student trainer in the event of a medical emergency.

*:

-
Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes.
***
Rehabilitation/Reconditioning
******:
-
Plan and put in place a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.

*:

-
Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes.

*:

-
Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition.

*:

-
Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
***
Administration
******:
-
Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.

*:

-
Select, train, and supervise student assistants.

*:

-
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.

*:

-
Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.
***
Supervisory Responsibilities:***
Supervise the work of student assistants.
***
Equipment Used:***
Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs.
***
Working Conditions:***
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:******:
-
Maintain emotional control under stress.

*:

-
Continual walking and standing; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching.

*:

-
Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside.

*:

-
Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.

*:

-
Frequent district-wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
***
Clearances
******: