Athletic Trainer - Substitute

Athletic Trainer Substitute

Serves as an athletic trainer substitute due to the staff member's absence. During a prolonged absence, the substitute is responsible for performing all essential functions identified in the Athletic Trainer job description.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Serves as an integral member of the high school athletic healthcare team.
• Implements strategies for injury and illness prevention, promptly identifying and evaluating injuries, and supporting student-athletes in rehabilitation and reconditioning.
• Communicates with stakeholders including school administrators, coaches, and parents.
• Attends athletic events and practices: provides medical gear and advice, educates athletes on injuries and nutrition, conducts on-field assessments, administers immediate care, coordinates care and referrals, ensures emergency response readiness, offers rehabilitation guidance, maintains athletic training facilities.
• Adheres to professionalism and compliance standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division's policies and practices.

Excellent oral communication and decision making skills. Ability to assume all the duties and responsibilities of the regular athletic trainer.

Bachelor's degree; must hold current certification as an athletic trainer in Virginia by Board of Medicine. Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field; two years experience as athletic trainer.

LOCATION: Varies within division WORK SCHEDULE: Hourly as assigned SALARY SCALE: Temporary FLSA STATUS: Exempt SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid license to practice as an Athletic Trainer IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Student Activities Director

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, students and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment. Work is typically performed in a school setting including; classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, occasional lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Daily personal and close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Substitutes are required to stay for the entire workday.

Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Hourly employment positions are not eligible for benefits.