Athletic Trainer

REPORTS TO: Principal / Athletic Director RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: Provide athletic training services for all home athletic practices and contests at Torrington High School and any away varsity football contests, if requested by Director of Athletics. Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments and provide insurance claim for sports injuries Communicate directly with coaches, parents, nurses and student/athletes regarding a student's injury Act as a liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and parents Follow the return to play protocol with any student/athlete exhibiting signs of a concussion Work in collaboration with the Director of Athletics regarding any equipment needs for the athletic training room Maintain inventory of all medical kits and watercoolers that are used by teams during the season Maintain medical kits stocked with all necessary items; ensure watercoolers are cleaned appropriately before redistributing Attend other away contests during a team's post-season play, as requested by the Director of Athletics Develop coach’s professional development for CPR/AED, Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac Death Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans. Complete (school systems) policies training to include: Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training and comply with the regulations therein. Assist the Director of Athletics as requested KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed. Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines. Attention to Detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision QUALIFICATIONS: Connecticut Department of Health Athletic Trainer License Previous experience as an Athletic Trainer in a school setting Ability to perform duties with awareness of, and to adhere to, all District requirements and Board of Education policies and the State of Connecticut Educator Standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr