Coach: Athletic Trainer- Stipend

Athletic Trainer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Maintain punctual and regular attendance. Must possess a willingness to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holiday breaks
• Responsible for giving basic instruction to athletic staff members in the prevention and care of injuries
• Responsible for training, supervising and assessing abilities of student trainers
• Responsible for scheduling student trainers for athletic contests and practices
• 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
• Develops and supervises appropriate rehabilitation programs for athletes under the direction of a physician
• Assist to coordinate coverage with the Team Physician for all home varsity football games including postseason contests
• Assists and advises the coaching staff regarding injury prevention, conditioning programs, and the selection, care and fitting of protective equipment
• Responsible for the initial treatment of all minor athletic injuries and conditions
• Responsible for the organization, inventory and requisition of all training room supplies
• Submits requisitions for medical equipment and/or supplies to the athletic administrator
• Submits an annual budget for all first aid and medical supplies for the year
• Must be present for all home games Must also attend varsity football games both home and away
• Responsible for providing care to visiting teams when the away team does not have an athletic trainer
• Must attend all football practices
• Required to be familiar with and help develop the emergency action plan
• Required to communicate and share the EAP with the coaching staff
• Must communicate with the athletic administrator to ensure coverage when absent
• Responsible for the appropriate documentation of athletic injuries and treatment plans
• Knowledge of applicable Agua Fria School District and departmental policies and procedures
• 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)
• Provides training supervision at all other major home meets, tournaments, etc. (such as softball invitational, wrestling tournaments, track invitational, baseball tournaments, etc.)
• Training supervision during school breaks are contracted with the trainer separately
• Responsible for the care and cleanliness of the training room
• Responsible for pre-game/practice set up including following hydration protocols water and injury ice bags
• Reports all injuries to the athletic office on the proper forms and maintains documentation of specific injuries and an annual record of athletic injuries
• Shall not be permitted to coach or assist in coaching any sports while serving as trainer
• Works with coaches and equipment managers on proper use of equipment
• Maintains all equipment and inventories
• Accompanies teams to athletic events away from home site, as needed
• Knowledgeable of HIPPA and FERPA policies while maintaining confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues
• Ability to take direction from qualified medical providers
• Provides a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community
• Performs responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required:

• Education / Certificate: Certified Athletic Trainer Certificate and Arizona State license and certification from NATABOC
• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Red Cross certificate or equivalent
• Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Possess extensive knowledge of athletic injuries, injury prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation
• Ability to accept responsibility and to exercise initiative
• Communication Skills: Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences
• Bilingual communication is beneficial
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient with technology (i.e. email, Google Suites, grading software, instructional platforms, etc.)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to push, pull, or lift weights up to 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of the position
• Ability to travel throughout school sites and athletic venues as required

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to tolerate a high paced working environment
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing
• Must be able to multitask
• Must be able to obtain District certificate for driving a District vehicle
• Must be able to be flexible with work hours and work weekends and holiday breaks

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.