Hourly Substitute Athletic Trainer

Position Open Until Filled

General Description: Assumes the responsibility and obligation of establishing and maintaining an athletic training program, in all sports.

• Coordinatesand organizes the daily Athletic Trainer functions with the Athletic Director and coaches
• Completes all reporting requirements for the division
• Reviews student physicals and releases to ensure authenticity.
• Must be skilled in communicating to parents and staff
• Is expected to meet the school's professional, clinical, technical, communication and documentation requirements and standards and to make decisions based on established National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) guidelines

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and organizes the daily Athletic Trainer functions with the Athletic Director and coaches at each high school
• Completes all reporting required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Reviews student physicals and releases to ensure authenticity

• Responsible for prevention, emergency care, first aid, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes under his/her care using appropriate and established programs
• Serves as liaison between the team physician, the athlete, the athlete’s parents, and coaching staff
• Assesses readiness to play and provides clearances when necessary
• Serves as consultant to coaching staff on conditioning, nutrition, and protective equipment
• Maintains records including injury reports, home care instructions, referrals, treatment records, rehabilitation progress notes, and insurance information; and communicates this information to others as need
• Provides education and supervision for athletes and students
• Sets up fields for games and practices
• Monitors weather conditions and directs protocols
• Provides medical coverage for practices and sporting events as scheduled with the Athletic Director
• Coordinates EMS/Physician coverage when needed
• Maintains emergency response equipment and performs inspections as needed
• Performs related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with the school/division policies and practices

Required Qualifications:

• Must hold licensure through the Virginia Board of Medicine to engage in the practice of athletic training
• Must hold certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
• Must hold a valid Virginia driver’s license

Salary: $50 per hour