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Athletic Health Care Trainer - Hawaii District, Island of Hawaii

Employer
Hawaii Department of Education
Location
Honolulu, HI, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Product, Services & Policy, Professional Development / Training
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  • Amended 7-2-18: Monthly Salary
  • ATHLETIC HEALTH CARE TRAINER
    $4,413.00 - $5,167.00 per month (SR-22)
  • NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.
  • This class reflects responsibility for developing and implementing the activities of an athletic health care program in a public high school in accordance with established departmental guidelines, policies and procedures. The athletic health care program involves all phases of health care in the athletic environment (i.e., injury prevention; recognition, treatment, evaluation and referral of athletic injuries; rehabilitation, follow-up evaluation and reconditioning; and education and counseling). Positions in this class are also responsible for organizing and supervising the school's athletic training facility.
  • Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.

    Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

    To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
  • PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
    Knowledge of: Human anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, and kinesiology; principles of personal hygiene, nutrition and first aid and emergency care treatment of injuries and illnesses; including emergency cardiac care (ECC); principles, practices and current techniques associated with sports medicine; organization and administration of an athletic health care program; components of a comprehensive athletic injury/illness prevention program; principles, practices and current techniques of athletic rehabilitation and treatment including the use of appropriate therapeutic modalities, equipment and appliances; basic legal concepts as they apply to the certified athletic trainer and his/her performance.

    Ability to: Develop and implement a school's athletic health care program; formulate operating procedures; learn applicable governmental regulations and standards and departmental policies and procedures; independently apply principles, practices and techniques associated with sports medicine and athletic rehabilitation and treatment; develop and modify therapeutic treatment plans; instruct student athletes and others in adhering to therapeutic treatment plans; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

    BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
    Applicants must meet the education and supervised athletic training experience requirements for certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) in accordance with Section 461J-3(d) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.

    The education must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
    1. Current certification as an athletic trainer from the NATABOC.

    2. Current certification in ECC from the American Red Cross (CPR/AED for the professional rescuer), American Heart Association (BLS for healthcare providers CPR/AED or advanced cardiac life support) or National Safety Council (professional rescuer CPR).

    QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:
    Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

    REGISTRATION/LICENSE REQUIRED:
    1. Applicants must be registered with the Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs (DCCA) as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Hawaii at the time of employment.

    2. Applicants must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Hawaii.

    SPECIAL SKILLS:
    Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, special skills requirement may be established and certification may be restricted to eligibles that possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.

    Agencies requesting special skills requirement must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base special skills required and the duties of the position to be filled.
  • All documents submitted to us become the property of the Department of Education.
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