Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive athletic medical program for all school-sponsored athletic activities. The primary role is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes through the prevention, diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries and illnesses. The Athletic Trainer serves as the critical liaison between student-athletes, coaches, parents, and medical professionals.

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training from an accredited college or university (Master's preferred);

Must hold and maintain active certification in good standing from the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer;

Must possess a valid State of Michigan Athletic Trainer License or applicable state license;

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for healthcare professionals.

Training/Experience/Responsibilities:

Provide preventative care, including taping, bracing, and bandaging, prior to practices and competitions;

Advise coaches and physical education staff regarding injury prevention, proper conditioning programs, warm-up exercises, and the selection and fitting of protective equipment;

Monitor environmental conditions (extreme heat, etc.) and advise the Athletic Director and coaches on the safety of practicing or playing;

Provide on-site medical coverage for home athletic events, specified away games, and daily practices;

Act as the first responder to evaluate acute injuries and medical emergencies on the field or court;

Implement and coordinate the district's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for all athletic venues;

Conduct baseline concussion testing and execute the district's return-to-play concussion protocols;

Develop, supervise, and evaluate individualized rehabilitation and reconditioning programs for injured student-athletes to safely restore them to pre-injury levels;

Administer therapeutic modalities (ice, heat, etc.) in accordance with state laws and physician guidelines;

Make independent, clinical decisions regarding a student-athlete's physical readiness to return to practice or competition;

Maintain accurate, confidential medical records on all injuries, treatments administered, physician referrals, and return-to-play clearances in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations;

Manage the athletic training room to ensure it is a safe, clean, and orderly environment;

Inventory, maintain, and requisition all medical and first-aid supplies within the allocated athletic training budget;

Ensure all coaches are up to date on required CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications;

Communicate injury status, treatment plans, and necessary follow-up care clearly with parents/guardians, coaches, and physicians;

Counsel student-athletes and their families on seeking proper medical assistance and navigating insurance claims;

Initiate and supervise a "Student Athletic Trainer" program to educate high school students interested in sports medicine;

Coordinate with the school nurse to provide CPR training for school employees;

Attend and assist with the district's Free Physical Night for student-athletes;

Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students;

Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;

Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community; Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others;

Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District;

Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

This position requires non-traditional hours. The Athletic Trainer must be available to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays to cover practices, games, and tournaments;

Work is performed both indoors (gymnasiums, training rooms) and outdoors in varying, sometimes extreme, weather conditions;

The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and the physical ability to assist or lift injured student-athletes. Must be able to carry medical kits, water coolers, and emergency equipment (up to 50 lbs) across fields.

Compensation: Per Administrative Agreement

Application Process:

Please send email to Mr. Eric Alcorn, Assistant Superintendent of HR; View email address on click.appcast.io

Kelloggsville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.