Athletic Spring Trainer

Athletic Spring Trainer

Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification. Athletics experience preferred. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Provide athletic trainer coverage for high school athletic programs. Practice within the parameters of the Illinois Athletic Trainers Licensing Law and follow the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Be present at home athletic contests and practices and attend other post-season and home-hosted contests as directed by the Athletic Director.

Establish an effective athletic training program for high school athletics. Provide 1st aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for student-athletes. Make appropriate physician referral. Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season. Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons. Maintain a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries. Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods. Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room. Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete. File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents. Maintain a daily treatment log. Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory. Provide the Athletic Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment. Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment. Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads or braces. Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks. Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school's coaching staff.

12 month position. The athletic trainer will work in accordance with a weekly schedule to be determined by the Athletic Director. Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season. Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other protected category as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.