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