Position Title

Athletic Trainer

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

per Individual terms of employment

Job Description

Athletic Trainer

 

DESCRIPTION: The athletic trainer will provide professional athletic training services for high school athletic programs under the direction of the school physician or by written referral from a physician and under the general supervision of the school Athletic Director. Athletic Trainer will follow the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association within the parameters of the New York State Athletic Trainers licensing law. An Athletic Trainer does related work as required.

 

DUTIES: Although not all-inclusive, typical duties will include:     

• Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program for student athletes;
• Provide First Aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for student-athletes;
• Make appropriate physician referral;
• Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments for sports injuries;
• Administer baseline concussion testing for high school and modified athletes;
• Provide coverage at home athletic events and practices throughout the school year;
• Provide away coverage for varsity football as well as other sports during playoffs;
• Supervise the clearance of injured athletes during the sports season;
• Maintain a line of communication with the school physician regarding health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation of all athletic injuries;
• Maintain a line of communication with the coaches on the care and treatment of student-athletes;
• Oversee the management of and the ordering of supplies and equipment for the athletic training room;
• Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment;
• Assist the coaching staff in implementing and evaluating sport-specific conditioning programs;
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee

 

 

SALARY: per individual terms of employment

Civil Service Title

Athletic Trainer

Job Qualifications

In accordance with New York Education Law, Title 8, Article 162, Section 8355, must possess and maintain licensure as an Athletic Trainer. Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care. Possesses and maintains an appropriate class Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.  Per regulations of the Commissioner of Education must have a clearance for employment from the State Education Department.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities; knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for rehabilitation of physical dysfunctions; good knowledge of training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for student athletes, coaches and/or parents; knowledge of universal hygiene precautions; skill in the application of medical techniques; ability to instruct patients and staff in health practices; ability to evaluate athletes' readiness to play; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students of various economic and cultural backgrounds; ability to operate a motor vehicle when it is required; tact; good judgment; emotional stability, initiative, and resourcefulness; physical condition sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.             

Application Procedure

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Please apply online via Seneca County Civil Service:

https://seneca-portal.mycivilservice.com 

 

Please make sure to choose Waterloo School as the municipality you are applying for.

Job Category

Other

Job Location

Athletics

Additional Information