Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer (Licensed)/Certified Athletic Trainer

Qualifications:

• Board of Certification - Athletic Trainers
• Mississippi State Dept. of Health - Professional Licensure
• Maintain required continuing education units (CEUs)
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance
• Ability to apply diplomacy and get along with others while protecting the athletes' well-being at a level of physical fitness that will enable the athletes to achieve their maximum potential
• Ability to use specialized medical training, equipment, and techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automatic external defibrillator
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, school sites, community, medical personnel, and athletes

Supervises:

• Practicum athletic trainer students from local universities and colleges

Reports To:

• Executive Director of Student Services and Activities/Athletic Director/Coordinator

Job Goal:

To coordinate and administer a comprehensive healthcare program for all student athletes.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a well-trained healthcare professional who is an integral part of the athletic program.
• Implements prevention of injury program, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation procedures for the injured.
• Establishes daily hours of operation for the athletic training rooms. Supervises the athletic training rooms, which includes the requisition and storage of supplies and equipment, maintains records and a current inventory of equipment, and assists in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Recognizes the severity of the injury, administers proper first aid, and refers student athletes for the necessary medical attention.
• Develops a plan for emergency healthcare involving student athletes.
• Carries out treatment plan for student athletes and keeps the coach informed of the student athlete's physical and emotional condition.
• Uses knowledge of first aid equipment ranging from bandages and splints to emergency transportation devices to treat student athletes.
• Plans and administers therapeutic, strengthening, and corrective exercises; demonstrates competency in heat and cold therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and other modalities.
• Implements injury prevention skills such as the building or fitting of protective equipment, taping, and wrapping.
• Counsels student athletes in seeking proper medical assistance for follow-up care and/or surgery.
• Provides first aid equipment and/or coverage for visiting teams.
• Receives and reviews each student athletes' Pre-Participation Eligibility Form.
• Maintains individual records on each student athlete's medical condition throughout his/her eligibility.
• Maintains records of first aid care rendered for every student athlete who sustains a sports related time loss injury as well as records of progress for all treatment.
• Conducts in-service programs for the coaching staff in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Observation of inclement weather and implementation of safety procedures.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

Evaluation: Annually