Athletic Trainer - Leave of Absence Opening

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved college athletic training program.
• Athletic training certificate from the appropriate New Jersey State Agency.
• Bachelor of Arts Degree

Reports To: Athletic Director

Job Goal: To provide for the prevention, care and reconditioning of athletes injured participating in the interscholastic athletic program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Be in attendance at all of the following:

1.  Scheduled practices.

2.  Physical examinations.

3.  Home interscholastic contests.

4.  Away varsity football games.

• Administer first aid to injured students involved in all interscholastic athletic programs.

• Apply protective or injury-prevention devices, such as adhesive strapping, taping, bandaging, padding, and braces.

• Work cooperatively with the team physician and under his/her direction regarding:

1.  Reconditioning injured athletes.

2.  Physician and/or hospital referrals.

• Record all injuries and treatments and maintain a file of same.

• Handle all interscholastic medical insurance claims.

• Supply fully equipped first aid kits for each team.

• Work cooperatively with all coaches in selecting protective equipment.

• Supervise and maintain the training room.

• Prepare an annual budget for supplies and equipment.

• Maintain an inventory of all first aid supplies.

• Supervise student assistants.

• Counsel and advise athletes and coaches on conditioning and training techniques.

• Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling all physical examinations.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of eligibility lists.

• Report all serious injuries to the Principal, School Nurse, Coach and Athletic Director.

• Report all injuries on a daily basis to the School Nurse.

• Provide in-service training program for interested staff members.

• Implements the flexible schedule required to be available for treatment of athletes in both practices and events.  The Athletic Director will establish the hours for each season.

• Other duties as may be assigned by the Athletic Director.

Terms of Employment: Annual stipend as negotiated with the Manchetser Teachers Association.

Evaluation: Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually by the Athletic Director.  The evaluation shall be in accordance with the Baord of Education’s policies and procedures.