Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Salary Range: $60,000 - $66,000 Annually

Provide on-site athletic training services at games and practices, conduct and document evaluation following injury, and provide direct services to student-athletes. Work with the Athletic Department and coaches to monitor the health of student-athletes. Work collaboratively with the Mid-Pacific Athletic Training staff, assist the Head Athletic Trainer maintain the athletic training room, equipment, and supplies, and conduct training for coaches and student-athletes as needed. Work a flexible schedule to attend games and practice sessions as scheduled.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to student-athletes at assigned games and practices. Conduct and document evaluation following an injury and provide direct services to student-athletes in emergency first-aid care. Work closely with student-athlete's private physicians as necessary for injury rehabilitation.
• Maintain injury and treatment documentation while maintaining compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Help create statistical reports of injuries and identify areas for change/improvement can help to reduce student injury.
• Work closely with the Athletic Department and coaches to monitor the health of all student-athletes.
• Assist in maintaining the athletic training room, and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Conduct training for student-athletes and coaches as needed.
• Counsel and advise student-athletes and coaches on prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment of specific injuries and on other matters that may be pertinent to student-athletes and coaches.
• Disseminate pertinent information regarding injury prevention techniques and equipment selection/use for students, parents, physicians, coaches and other staff.
• May be asked to travel with teams for state tournaments, pre-season tournaments on neighbor islands or out of state.
• Work collaboratively with the Athletic Training staff at Mid-Pacific. Assist with practice and event coverage with the staff so that sports that present the highest risk of injury are covered. Communicate this calendar as needed.
• Work with the School nurses and the Athletic Department to review Student Health forms for information that may affect athletic participation, and other information such as allergies that could impact the safety of the student-athlete.
• Maintain all athletic injury reports for all sports and student-athletes.
• Attend Athletic Department meetings as needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance at work.
• Provides in-person support and service during regular business hours. (Staff)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

School Safety

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.

Cultural Competencies

• Demonstrating Professional Body of Knowledge: A professional demonstrates an understanding of practice area knowledge and appreciates learning more about this practice area and beyond.
• Professional as a Learner : A professional engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to identify opportunities for improving leadership, mentoring, and collaboration. The inherent nature of a professional staff member is a keen, lifelong passion for learning, and a deep curiosity and wonder about people, events, and places.
• Fostering Effective Relationships: A professional builds positive working relationships with colleagues, other departments, and the community.
• Establishing an Inclusive Environment: A professional creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for others.
• Professional as a Leader: A professional seeks leadership opportunities.

Qualifications And/Or Experience

• Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education or Health Related Field
• Certification in National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), by Board of Certification.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification, as well as have (or be willing to have) CPR Instructor Certification to be able to certify members of the coaching staff as needed.
• State of Hawaii Athletic Trainer Registration.
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to develop and modify treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Good interpersonal skills to relate well with students, parents, coaches, and other school staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, holidays, and weekends on a regular basis to attend scheduled practices and games.
• Ability to maintain required certifications.
• Maintain a valid Hawaii driver's license.

Other Skills:

A qualified person will possess the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with the Athletic Director, the Assistant Athletic Director, the Equipment and Facilities Manager, Pool Manager, the Athletic Office Administrative Assistant, coaching staff, maintenance staff, faculty, student-athletes, parents, and other members of the Mid-Pacific athletic community. This communication will include a combination of phone calls, text messages, emails, communication via receiving fax/letters, and face-to-face conversations. The person must be well organized, able to meet deadlines, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Additionally, the person will be a positive role model in our community and must possess the highest level of sportsman-like behavior at all times.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, in-person, 12-month position that includes responsibilities during the summer and scheduled school breaks. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., however, hours may vary based on the athletic calendar and departmental needs. Athletic Trainers are expected to provide coverage for practices, competitions, tournaments, and other athletic events, which may occur during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility in scheduling is essential to support the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes throughout the year.

Physical Demands

Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs. The individual is required to talk and hear, often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee may be required to stand, walk, lift and carry approximately 30-50 pounds, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. Requires close vision.

Mental Demands

On a daily basis must frequently problem solve, make decisions, interpret data, organize, speak, write, plan, and clearly communicate.

Equipment Use

Telephone, computer, iPad - frequently;

Copier, printers and other hardware – occasionally

Working Conditions

Indoor - frequently;

Outdoor, Loud Noise, Cold and Hot Temperatures – frequently

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.