SUBSTITUTE ATHLETIC TRAINER

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Title: Athletic Trainer-SUBSTITUTE $50 per hour as needed

Reports to: Supervisor of Athletics

Supervises: Students, student trainers, and staff under his/her jurisdiction

Qualifications:

1. National Athletic Training Association (NATA) Certificate
2. New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners Athletic Trainer License
3. Current CPR certification
4. New Jersey Department of Education issued Athletic Trainer Certificate
5. Valid driver’s license required
6. Member in good standing with the NATA, the local NATA District and New Jersey Athletic Trainers Association
7. Two years successful experience as an athletic trainer or in a similar capacity preferred
8. Possess basic technological skills as required by the position
9. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and through written expression
10. Must complete required health examination(s) and immunization(s)
11. Must pass required criminal history background check
12. Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident status

Job Goals:

1. Provide and/or maintain a professional environment favorable to learning, personal growth, personal safety, and well-being
2. Establish a positive rapport with pupils, guide pupils so that they develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for continued growth
3. Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with other staff members and members of the community at large
4. Sensitive to and respectful of the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, preferences, and beliefs of the members of the school community
5. Act as an ethical role model portraying integrity, good judgment, discretion, and positive character attributes

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the safety and well-being of students
2. Uphold and enforce school rules, Board policies, and federal/state laws
3. Communicate professionally within the school community
4. Operates within the limitation of his/her license and abilities
5. Administers first aid/CPR when necessary and/or arranges for medical care
6. Works closely with all coaches with respect to conditioning, first aid, reconditioning after injuries, and providing for the well being of all athletes in the program
7. Applies protective or injury preventive devices (strapping, bandaging, braces, etc.)
8. Counsels and advises athletes and coaches on matters pertaining to conditioning and training, such as diet, rest and rehabilitation
9. Advises coaches when an athlete may return to his/her activity and to what level
10. Works cooperatively with and under the direction of the physician with regard to:
1. Treatment of athletic injuries
2. Reconditioning procedures
3. Operation of therapeutic devices and equipment
4. Fitting of braces, guards and other devices
5. Referrals to the physician
11. Works cooperatively with the school nurse regarding the filing of accident reports, doctors notes, and insurance forms
12. Maintains accident reports and records of injuries
13. Supervises the athletic training room including:
1. Establishing rules, regulations and procedures in the training room
2. Keeping the room in an orderly and sanitary state
3. Establishes daily hours of operation
14. Submits an annual budget and orders all supplies and equipment necessary in accordance with district procedures
15. Makes available medical kits for each in-season team and supplies/resupplies items contained in the medical kit as necessary
16. Attends practice sessions and games (i.e. home athletic contests, varsity football games, selected post-season contests, tournaments and athletic contests, etc. [all required events are at the discretion of the Supervisor of Athletics])
17. May be requested to travel to out-of-state events
18. Professional development:
1. Keeps informed about the latest equipment and information in the field of sports medicine and maintains his/her certificate status
2. Participates in continuous study and research and attends relevant conferences and workshops to maintain and enhance professional competence in accordance with district guidelines and budget allocations
19. School and community relations:
1. Advises parents in relation to the athlete’s care and injuries
2. Serves as a liaison with the school nurse and coaches
3. Interprets the athletic training program to the administration and staff
4. Facilitates effective student, staff, and community communications about the athletic training program
20. Conscientiously performs work with minimum supervision
21. Organizes responsibilities and workload efficiently; able to multi-task effectively
22. Is accurate in reporting information and in the maintenance of records
23. Learns and applies new job skills
24. Responds appropriately to concerns from the public and staff and assists in providing an answer or remedy
25. Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with others in all work activities
26. Willingly accepts assigned duties and performs them within given timelines
27. Maintains an effective working relationship with the administrative team, staff members, students, and the public
28. Maintains regular attendance so as to ensure continuity of instruction and/or efficient operation of the school district
29. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or his/her designees

Athletics & Activities > Trainer

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• MaryColleen Foley , Director of Athletics
• Pinelands Regional High School
• Phone: 6092963106
• Email: mfoley@prsdnj.org