Salary/Pay Scale: $55,000 - 65,000
Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work of this class involves professional athletic training services for high school athletic programs under the direction of the school physician or by written referral from a physician and under the general supervision of the school Athletic Director. Employees of this class will follow the Standards of Practice Code of Ethics set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association within the parameters of the New York State Athletic Trainers licensing law. An Athletic Trainer does related work as required.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program for student athletes.
• Provide First Aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for student-athletes.
• Make appropriate physician referral.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments for sports injuries.
• Administer baseline concussion testing for high school and modified athletes.
• Provide coverage at home athletic events and practices throughout the school year.
• Provide away coverage for varsity football as well as other sports during playoffs.
• Maintain a line of communication with the school physician regarding health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation of all athletic injuries.
• Maintain a line of communication with the coaches on the care and treatment of student-athletes.
• Oversee the management of and the ordering of supplies and equipment for the athletic training room.
• Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment.
• Assist the coaching staff in implementing and evaluating sport-specific conditioning programs.
Job Qualifications
JOB DESCRIPTION
Athletic Trainer
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess and maintain licensure in accordance with the New York State Department of Education as an Athletic Trainer.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: In agencies where required, possess and maintain an appropriate class Motor
Vehicle Operator's License.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS/BOCES:
Per regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Athletic Director
The district does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, military status, sex, age, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic group, religious practice, disability or predisposing genetic characteristic in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 12111 et. seq. known as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and New York State Human Rights Law, and The Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act of 2001.
