Athletic Trainer

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative Only):

• Renders first aide, including CPR, cleaning and bandaging of wounds, applying heat or cold to prompt healing

• Attends athletic events, requires a flexible work schedule, evenings, weekends, as needed

• Collaborates and communicates with the school physician/organization regarding health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation of all athletic injuries

• Oversees the management of and ordering of supplies and equipment

• Maintains and administers prescribed rehabilitation and treatment

• Provides instruction to coaches and athletes regarding prevention of athletic injuries

• Administers preventative taping, bandaging, and wrapping

• Assists in the coordination of medical examinations for student athletes

• Maintains fully supplied first aid kits for all teams

• Advises the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics as to the safety condition of athletic equipment and facilities

• Maintains up-to-date records of injuries, treatment, referrals and other related data regarding athletics

• Assists coaches with condition, weight training and injury prevention programs

• Applies, fits, and adjusts protective equipment and instructs coaches and athletes as to the methods of the same

• Recommends to student athletes how to relieve soreness, strains, bruises

• Prepares student accident reports

• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of sports medicine; thorough knowledge of Advance First Aid; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of health care equipment used; skill in the application of athletic health care techniques; ability to evaluate, plan and coordinate the appropriate care of injured athletes; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to motivate and encourage the injured athletes during reconditioning; ability to get along with others; ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports as necessary; ability to respond positively to distressing human situations; willingness to be exposed to disagreeable conditions such as offensive sights, odors, blood, etc.; good judgement; dependability; courtesy; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of position.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working with High School Athletic Programs

• Possession of an Athletic Trainer certification in accordance with New York State Education Law Title 8 Article 162 at time of appointment and for the duration of employment

• Current certification from National Athletic Trainers Association

• Passing score on the appropriate National Licensing Exam

• Current CPR and AED certifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience as an Athletic Trainer

• CPR Trainer Certification; AED Trainer Certification; First Aid Trainer Certification; Aquatics Trainer Certification

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Position Start Date:07/01/2027

Application Deadline:06/30/2027