Athletic Trainer

Fork Union Military Academy, an all-boys college preparatory boarding school located in the scenic heart of central Virginia near Charlottesville, Richmond, and the Blue Ridge Mountains is seeking dedicated and mission-driven Assistant Athletic Trainer Description The Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Athletic Department with day to day functions of the training support program, working in conjunction with coaches across multiple sports to support cadets, contribute knowledge and skills within their scope of training, and instilling an environment of inclusion and safety for the cadets on campus. Essential Job Functions and Requirements Prepare teams for practices and games (taping, treatments, water and ice set up) Determine and communicate whether practice conditions are safe for the cadets (lightning or heat) Organize rehabilitation programs Provide emergency care, evaluate acute and chronic injuries Keep timely and accurate records of injuries and treatments Be available to advise coaches about strength and conditioning programs Contribute their knowledge and skills as part of the Fork Union Military Academy Sports Medicine staff. Coordinate medical coverage for games and practices Manage concussion action plan Nutritional counseling Assist in the development and training of student athletic trainers Assist with purchasing, inventory, and maintaining of the athletic training supplies and equipment Annual EAP assessment and practice Ensures Academy, HIPAA, FERPA, VISAA, NATA compliance regarding sports related injuries and athletic participation Perform any other duties as needed Special Tasks Must provide prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for interscholastic athletic program and cadet corps. Travel with the post-graduate football team. Be available during the day to provide treatment and rehabilitation to injured cadets. Work Schedule On a normal day the hours are from no later than 0800 until 1800. These hours can change because of athletic contests on weekends and during evening hours. Educational Requirements A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, Certification by the National Athletic Trainer's Association, License by the Board of Medicine Department of Health Professions. ECC/BLS CPR Certification If you are passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young men, we invite you to join us in shaping tomorrow’s leaders at Fork Union Military Academy. #J-18808-Ljbffr