Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city's more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? This is a full-time, 12-month, non-represented position. The salary grade is 4023, starting at $53,848, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.

Job Summary Provides athletic injury management to prevent, evaluate, treat and rehabilitate student-athletes and related illness during training and at athletic events at schools and event locations within the School District of Philadelphia. Performs functions in coordination with the Director of Sports Medicine.

Essential Functions

• Participates in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention programs.
• Conducts an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Assists with the care and prevention of athletic injuries in the scholastic athletic setting; provides wound care, stitch removal, and dressing changes.
• Applies protective or injury preventative devices such as tape, bandages or braces to body parts such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
• Cares for athletic injuries using physical therapy techniques and equipment as needed.
• Communicates injury and when necessary, follows up to parent/guardian of injured athlete.
• Evaluates athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Assesses and reports the progress of recovering athletes to Coaches, Assistant Directors and Physicians.
• Collaborates with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
• Performs duties in accordance with School District of Philadelphia values, policies, and procedures.
• Travels with athletic teams to be available at sporting events as necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited Athletic Training Program.
• Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) license in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association.
• Master's Degree from a CAATE accredited Master's Program (preferred).

The candidate must ensure that all of their relevant work experience is reflected on their resume prior to the submission of their application for District employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.
• Administrative and budgetary practices and procedures.
• Current methods, processes and techniques utilized in the implementation of athletic injury and illness prevention.
• Methods used to develop contracts and manage external resources.
• Ability to listen supportively to student athletes and their families.
• Manage time and prioritize work assignments.
• Be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Establish working relationships that foster optimal care for student athletes.
• Resolve problems and make recommendations for modifications as needed.
• Assess the effectiveness of athletic training activities.
• Conduct research and analyze data.
• Develop and facilitate presentations.
• Use a personal computer.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.