Athletic Trainer - Los Angeles, United States - Los Angeles Unified School District

Los Angeles Unified School District

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education,

focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students

as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you

will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting

the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal

of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world - ready to
thrive in college, career and life.

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an

enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710

square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we

employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers

in our city.

Department or School Site While there may be more locations opening up in the future, we are

currently hiring Athletic Trainers for the following 2 locations: King-Drew

Medical Magnet HS, and Narbonne HS.

Benefits Insurance:
Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental,

vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement:
Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement

System (CalPERS).

Vacation:
Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five

years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays:
Up to 13 days.

NOTE:
Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10-month

basis - salary and paid time off for 10-month positions will be adjusted

accordingly.

Job Duties/Responsibilities Advises students and coaches on flexibility, strengthening, lifestyle

wellness, and conditioning programs to help prevent injuries and

optimize performance.

Conducts systematic evidence-based assessments to evaluate athletic

injuries and plan of care, provides immediate care for athletic injuries,

and refers athletes to appropriate medical facilities when necessary.

Communicates with coaches, parents, and physicians regarding student

athletic injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation, and assists in determining

if rehabilitated students are ready to return to athletic activities by

informing the coach through written or oral communication.

Provides athletic training coverage during school varsity and non-varsity

sports practice and home contests, based on the risk of injury of the

sport.

Develops and implements concussion-management and return-to-play

plans based on knowledge of best practices.

Rehabilitates and reconditions athletic injuries, illnesses, and general

medical conditions in order to achieve optimal activity level through the

techniques, under the direction of a referring physician.

Assists students with the prevention of athletic injuries through the

Maintains accurate medical records on all student injuries and treatments

administered, as well as physician referrals and rehabilitation

procedures.

Develops comprehensive emergency action plans for each on-campus

athletic venue or facility.

Oversees and maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe high school

athletic training facility.

Recommends and orders program athletic training supplies and

equipment, and also inventories.

Conducts sports medicine workshops for District coaches covering topics

such as:
injury prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation,

basic first aid and CPR, blood borne pathogens, District sports medicine

protocols, and other health-related topics.

May provide enrichment activities for an athletic training student aide

program in accordance with the schools clubs and activities guidelines.

May promote athletic training programs within the school district and the

medical community through newsletters, brochures, media, etc.

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in athletic
training, health, physical education, kinesiology, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:
One year of experience in athletic training, physical therapy, or a related

field.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, crawl, reach overhead, crouch, kneel,

balance, push, pull, and safely shift up to 50 pounds when needed.

SPECIAL:
A valid California driver license and the availability of private

transportation, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of

transportation.

SPECIAL NOTES:

A valid certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer from the National
Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC).
A First-Aid Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or

American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment

and must be kept valid during the term of employment.

A CPR Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or

American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment

and kept valid during the term of employment.

Employment Selection Process The selection process will tentatively consist of one or more of the

following:
a self-scored questionna