Athletic Trainer

Open & Promotion Position: Athletic Trainer Site: Victor Valley High School Days: 239 Hours: 10:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. (Regular); 2:30 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. (Home Football Games); 12:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. (Other Home Games – Monday through Friday) Salary: Range $44 ($39.35 – $47.88/hr) Responsibilities Provide technical services and information for the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries. Administer preventive or rehabilitative treatment to students and athletes engaged in various school sports. Administer first aid and conditioning/rehabilitation therapy using modalities such as ultrasound, massage, heat, cold, hydro-whirlpool, and other modalities. Coordinate with coaches to establish and implement conditioning programs to prevent and minimize injuries. Provide recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries; develop appropriate management, treatment, and disposition plans. Develop exercise rehabilitation and therapy programs for specific injuries. Coordinate with physicians regarding operations, rehabilitation, therapeutic devices and equipment, and fitting of braces, guards, and other devices. Refer athletes to physicians or hospitals as needed. Assist with physical examinations and physical fitness screening. Provide coverage at practices and during school hours; attend athletic events as assigned and render emergency first aid and other treatment in the event of injury. Apply protective or injury‑prevention devices and braces; tape ankles, knees, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and ribs of athletes. Develop and conduct athletic presentations, clinics, and workshops for coaching staff, faculty, athletes, and parents on proper diet and injury prevention. Advise concerning equipment purchases; fit and monitor protective equipment for injury prevention and safety. Operate modalities for injury treatment and rehabilitation such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation equipment, hydrocollator, hydrotherapy, skinfold calipers, grip‑strength dynamometer, and other medical equipment used to accurately interpret and treat physical symptoms. Operate a motor vehicle; coordinate maintenance of equipment in the training room; clean, disinfect, and maintain equipment; notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs; inventory, requisition, and store training room supplies and equipment; maintain related budget records. Establish and maintain accurate records of athletes for eligibility based on physical examinations; maintain accurate and detailed records and reports concerning accidents, injuries, treatments, progress, and physician referrals. Education & Experience Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree in physical therapy, athletic training, physical education, biology, or a related field plus two years apprenticeship in athletic training and clinical experience. License & Other Requirements Valid California driver’s license. Certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association or the American Athlete Trainers’ Association. Valid CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Principles of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, diet, CPR and first aid; diagnostic signs and symptoms and related treatment of various athletic injuries. Principles and techniques of conditioning; emergency medical procedures; physical fitness, hygiene, and safety procedures related to athletic programs. Various types of therapeutic treatments, equipment and conditioning programs; operation and application of various physical therapy and treatment modalities; safety and protective equipment used in sports. Disinfectant techniques; taping, bandaging and physical therapy techniques; policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. Record‑keeping techniques; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws; technical aspects of field of specialty; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; inventory methods and practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Victor-Valley-Union-High-School-District