Certified Athletic Trainer

SummarySupports the full range of athletic programs at a high school by providing comprehensive athletic healthcare, including conditioning, injury prevention, injury treatment, and rehabilitation services.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in athletic training or a related field.National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Board of Certification certified athletic trainer in good standing and eligible for a Virginia Board of Medicine license; Virginia High School League wrestling weight control program certified measurer or willing to become one.Proficiency in applicable database software.Ability to become a member of NATA District 3 and the Virginia Athletics Trainers Association.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.PreferredExperience in a secondary school setting.Educational license with an endorsement in secondary education.Major Duties/Essential FunctionsDevelops preventative, rehabilitative, and emergency medical care programs and plans for student athletes.Advises athletes and coaching staff on techniques related to injury prevention, care, and conditioning.Provides initial review of physician's physical evaluation of athlete and athlete medical history forms for indications of possible physical conditions which preclude participation in athletics.Evaluates injuries/illnesses and interprets clinical findings to determine the appropriate participation status and injury rehabilitation plan.Renders first aid and initial assessment during practice, home games, and away football games, when available.Provides first aid and initial assessment to visiting team athletes during games and determines appropriate participation status of injured athletes.Performs preventative taping, wrapping, and padding of injured areas.Fits braces, guards, mouthpieces, and other protective devices, consulting with the athletic equipment staff as necessary concerning proper fit.Administers CPR and emergency first aid and assists in the determination of treatment level.Assists physicians on rehabilitation of injuries and other medical matters.Operates therapeutic devices and equipment.Maintains the inventory of appropriate first aid and medical supplies, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs).Oversees and manages athletic training facilities and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition consistent with a health care facility.Advises the director of student activities and coaching staff on the safety and condition of training facilities, practice, and competition sites.Provides training to coaches in sports first aid as part of a Division coach education program.Supervises safety factors of athletic competition by ensuring the elimination of undue hazards.Acts as a liaison between and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coaches, school staff, student-athletes, families, physicians, and other community providers.Consults with teachers, administrators, and other staff as needed regarding academic support for student-athletes recovering from injury.Utilizes a Division-mandated record-keeping system regarding athletic injuries, treatments, and injury/illness examinations.Performs related duties as required or assigned.