Coach: Athletic Trainer- Stipend

Athletic Trainer:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain punctual and regular attendance. Must possess a willingness to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holiday breaks

2. Responsible for giving basic instruction to athletic staff members in the prevention and care of injuries

3. Responsible for training, supervising and assessing abilities of student trainers

4. Responsible for scheduling student trainers for athletic contests and practices

5. Must ensure that student trainers follow school policies and expectations in the athletic training setting.Responsible for contacting parents and referring athletes with injuries to physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment of athletic injuries. Carries out appropriate instructions and treatment as directed by the (athlete’s) physician. Reviews standing orders by physicians yearly

6. Develops and supervises appropriate rehabilitation programs for athletes under the direction of a physician

7. Assist to coordinate coverage with the Team Physician for all home varsity football games including postseason contests

8. Assists and advises the coaching staff regarding injury prevention, conditioning programs, and the selection, care and fitting of protective equipment

9. Responsible for the initial treatment of all minor athletic injuries and conditions

10. Responsible for the organization, inventory and requisition of all training room supplies

11. Submits requisitions for medical equipment and/or supplies to the athletic administrator

12. Submits an annual budget for all first aid and medical supplies for the year

13. Must be present for all home games

14. Must also attend varsity football games both home and away

15. Responsible for providing care to visiting teams when the away team does not have an athletic trainer

16. Must attend all football practices

17. Required to be familiar with and help develop the emergency action plan

18. Required to communicate and share the EAP with the coaching staff

19. Must communicate with the athletic administrator to ensure coverage when absent

20. Responsible for the appropriate documentation of athletic injuries and treatment plans

21. Knowledge of applicable Agua Fria School District and departmental policies and procedures

22. Shall remain in the training room until 3:30 p.m. each school day during the winter and spring sport seasons to treat athletic injuries (when possible)

23. Provides training supervision at all other major home meets, tournaments, etc. (such as softball invitational, wrestling tournaments, track invitational, baseball tournaments, etc.)

24. Training supervision during school breaks are contracted with the trainer separately

25. Responsible for the care and cleanliness of the training room

26. Responsible for pre-game/practice set up including following hydration protocols water and injury ice bags

27. Reports all injuries to the athletic office on the proper forms and maintains documentation of specific injuries and an annual record of athletic injuries

28. Shall not be permitted to coach or assist in coaching any sports while serving as trainer

29. Works with coaches and equipment managers on proper use of equipment

30. Maintains all equipment and inventories

31. Accompanies teams to athletic events away from home site, as needed

32. Knowledgeable of HIPPA and FERPA policies while maintaining confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues

33. Ability to take direction from qualified medical providers

34. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues

35. Provides a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community

36. Performs responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner

37. Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

Education / Certificate

1. Certified Athletic Trainer Certificate and Arizona State license and certification from NATABOC

2. Valid Arizona Driver License

3. Red Cross certificate or equivalent

4. Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

5. Possess extensive knowledge of athletic injuries, injury prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation

6. Current Arizona Athletic Training Licensure

Experience:

1. Extensive knowledge of athletic injuries, injury prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation.

2. Ability to accept responsibility and to exercise initiative

Communication Skills:

1.Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences

2. Bilingual communication is beneficial

Computer Skills:

1. Must be proficient with technology (i.e. email, Google Suites, grading software, instructional platforms, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to push, pull, or lift weights up to 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of the position

2. Ability to travel throughout school sites and athletic venues as required

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to tolerate a high paced working environment

2. Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing

3. Must be able to multitask

4. Must be able to obtain District certificate for driving a District vehicle

5. Must be able to be flexible with work hours and work weekends and holiday breaks

1-202 – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The District expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.