Assistant Athletic Trainer

$85,000 - $100,000 annual classified salary (12-month position) Full benefits The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Head Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director and assists with the care and prevention of injuries to student-athletes, administers first aid and emergency care and provides health care services for the AMHS Athletic Program. Job Description & Responsibilities: Assist in the prevention, evaluation, emergency care, first aid, and rehabilitation of injuries. Provide athletic training services for home games, away football games, playoff games and other select games. Assist in providing athletic training coverage for team practices. Facilitate communication between athletes, coaches, parents and administration concerning the health and physical status of student-athletes. Assist in implementing emergency action plans. Assist in the administration of baseline concussion testing, including Impact and Sway balance testing. Assist in the supervision of concussion return-to-play protocols. Assist with the prevention of injuries by providing education for student-athletes, coaches and parents. Assist with organization and implementation of pre-participation sports physicals. Assist in maintaining records of injuries, treatments and return-to-play clearances. Assist in the supervision and education of student athletic training aides. Assist in developing and maintaining athletic training policies and procedures. Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization; Master’s degree preferred Current certification by the National Athletic Trainer Association Board of Certification Current Emergency Cardiac Care certification Ability to lift 50 pounds and have sufficient strength to assist with transferring patients Ability to work non-traditional work hours (evenings, Saturdays and holidays) Experience as a Secondary School Athletic Trainer Physical Demands and Work Environment Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment may be required. This position requires exposure to outdoor working conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr