Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

The Caswood Group is looking for a Certified Athletic Trainer for a 13 week travel contract. The facility is based in Geneva, NY.

Position Requirements:

• Required: NATABOC Certification
• BLS Certification (AHA)
• Minimum: 21 years of age or older (per NYS Regulations)
• Preferred: 1-2 years experience as an Athletic Trainer in a high school and/or physician practice setting.
• Work Schedule - M-F occasionally Saturdays Full Time (5x8s) - exact shift will vary based on school schedule, discussed further in interview
• The CAT will be covering at local high schools in Geneva and Dundee primarily but may be have to cover Penn Yan/Mynderse.

Athletic Trainer Job Description:

The Certified Athletic Trainer will be under the supervision of a physician, and applies principles, methods and procedures for managing athletic injuries, which shall include preconditioning, conditioning and reconditioning of an individual who has suffered an athletic injury through the use of appropriate preventative and supportive devices. Provides instruction to coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel and communication in the area of care and prevention of athletic injuries. The individual will work in school systems and in a physician or hospital clinic to support patient care. The Athletic Trainer will provide coverage to sporting events as agreed upon by the Health System contract and based upon the schedule that is prepared by the hiring organization.

The Certified Athletic Trainer PROVIDES:

1. Coverage for home contests on a schedule determined by the hiring organization, the athletic trainer and the athletic director. The individual covers most varsity contests and selected non-varsity contests based on the needs of the school and risk in the sport. Coverage would include post-session contests as determined by the athletic director of varsity and non-varsity sports.
2. Practice coverage as determined by the athletic trainer and athletic director of varsity and non varsity sports.
3. For prevention of athletic injuries through the applications of protective tapings, wraps and braces, and assist in the design of practices to help reduce the incidence of injury. The athletic trainer will conduct workshops for staff as needed concerning injury prevention, CPR, injury recognition, treatment and injury rehabilitation.
4. Assistance to physical therapists or physicians in the flow of patient care by assisting to keep equipment in order, change linen, and assist with bracing and splinting.
5. The Athletic Trainer will market the athletic training program and Client Health System within the school district and medical community through flyers, brochures and media contacts.

Monday- Friday, some Saturdays
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