Certified Athletic Trainer- Queen Anne's County High School

Coordinator of Support Services: Certified Athletic Trainer

Under the direction of the High School Athletic Directors and Principals, administers the athletic training program at the High School by providing comprehensive athletic health care including injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, and education of stakeholders. The role will provide competitive and non-competitive season event coverage (e.g., games and practices), and will travel with the team during the competitive season. The Certified Athletic Trainer will oversee the athletic training facilities and equipment to ensure safe and sanitary conditions are in compliance with county, state, and national guidelines. Acts as a liaison between and establishes effective communication and working relationships with coaches, school staff, student athletes, parents/guardians, physicians, and other community stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with course work dealing with athletic training and management of a comprehensive athletics program.
• Two (2) or more years of progressively more responsible clinical experience as a certified athletic trainer preferred.
• National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) Board of Certification Athletic Trainer in good standing.
• Current or eligible State of Maryland Board of Physicians Athletic Trainer License and Evaluation and Treatment Protocols with Supervising Physician.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and best practices involving health and safety in athletics.
• Knowledge and ability to administer appropriate hands-on services for student-athletes, including treatment, rehabilitation, and first response to injuries.
• Knowledge of current research and trends in athletics and athletic training.
• Ability to work effectively with principals, athletic directors, coaches, community members and organizations to ensure accountability with system wide processes and expectations.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings with a wide variety of groups.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks on short notice with ever-changing priorities.
• Ability to plan and implement processes and procedures to promote health and safety of student-athletes, coaches, and other stakeholders.
• Must have the ability to successfully uphold to the six evaluation standards for athletic trainers, which include: being committed to student-athletes and to their academic program; maintaining knowledge in the field and effectively providing to student-athletes; effectively managing the program and establishing positive relationships with stakeholders; assessing and evaluating injuries, providing immediate care, and administering appropriate treatment and rehabilitation protocol; maintain a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development; and exhibiting a high degree of professionalism.
• Possession of a valid Maryland noncommercial class "C" driver's license or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relationship skills.

Special Requirements:

• Evening and weekend work required especially during preseason and postseason times of each sports season. Required to attend school meetings, programs, contests and activities outside of the instructional day.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees and supervises all aspects of the local school's athletic training program. The athletic trainer will provide game and practice coverage, daily treatments, injury prevention, rehabilitation of injuries and maintain medical records.
• Provides care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation protocols
• Maintains proper medical records in accordance with best practices and minimum standards.
• Maintains a clean and organized athletic training office and workspace with up-to-date sterilization standards and best practices.
• Conducts maintenance of medical equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to appropriately use the chain of command and protocol in injury management.
• Determines individuals' readiness to participate. Effectively communicates with the student athlete, athlete's parents, physicians, coaches and school staff regarding the student-athlete's status.
• Prevents, recognizes, evaluates, and provides immediate care, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries/illness.
• Provides rehabilitative care for injured student-athletes. Coordinates care with the student-athlete's parents, physicians, coaches, and school staff.
• Maintains and updates coaches' education requirements regarding heat illness, sudden cardiac arrest, CPR, AED certification, and concussion management education.
• Provides staff training in CPR/AED, and Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (COMAR requirement).
• Provides required training and continuing education at school and countywide meetings.
• Performs preventative taping, bracing, wrapping, and padding of injured areas, renders first aid and emergency care during practices and contests.
• Covers athletic practices and contests for first aid and emergency care.
• Coordinates the annual required athletic physicals and supervises the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sports seasons.
• Maintains a line of communication with physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
• Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods.
• Maintains an effective and efficient athletic training office.
• Maintains communication with parents or guardians on the care and treatment of their student-athlete.
• Files all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
• Maintains a daily treatment log.
• Oversees the ordering of supplies pertaining to the athletic training room and maintains an up-to-date inventory. Provides the Athletic Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment. Equips each team with appropriate medical equipment.
• Assists in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads, or braces
• Creates a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks
• Shares professional literature relative to athletic training with the schools.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing as required by the duties and responsibilities of the job
• Standing, sitting, walking, and jogging are essential functions.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.

Pay & Hours: Pay will be commensurate with certification and experience on the Support I Unit pay scale. This is a 12 month full time benefit eligible position.

Application Procedure:

Internal Applicants: Interested, qualified applicants must complete and submit an internal application at . Please upload a current letter of interest, an updated resume, three (3) current letters of recommendation, and any supporting documents as part of your application.

External Applicants: Interested, qualified applicants must complete and submit an external application at . Please upload a current letter of interest, an updated resume, three (3) current letters of recommendation, and any supporting documents as part of your application.

Non-Discrimination: NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Anne's County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans, Director of Student Services, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith, Supervisor of Special Education, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Anne's County Public Schools, 115 Vincit Street, Centreville, Maryland 21617.