Position Type:
Other Professional/Athletic Trainer

Date Posted:
8/21/2019

Location:
Round Lake High School

Date Available:
09/09/2019


SUMMARY:

This class is accountable for providing professional athletic trainer services for all athletic programs and student athletes requiring services at the high school and middle schools as required. The duties of the athletic trainer include, but are not limited to, prevention of athletic injuries; recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; professional development and responsibility; and health care administration as specified in the Domains of the NATA Certified Athletic Trainer. The athletic trainer serves as a liaison between physicians, coaches, athletes and parents. The athletic trainer ensures that players participate only when physically able and that any physician instructions are understood and followed. The athletic trainer will coordinate with the assistant principal/athletic director to ensure that the athletic training room and all required events will be covered.

SCHEDULE:

10-Month Position

RATE OF PAY:
Starting at $25.35/hour

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Five (5) years' experience in athletic training

Hold and maintain National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Certification and Illinois State Licensure

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of academic curriculum and pedagogical techniques that is effective across diverse populations;Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques and educational administration and athletic programs;Knowledge of and application of methods used in improving academic achievement;Knowledge of current educational theories and practices;Knowledge of educational assessment practices and techniques;Knowledge of effective intervention, academic and behavior techniques;Knowledge of effective supervision and discipline;Knowledge of evidence-based research and best practices in educational interventions;Knowledge of Illinois State Academic Standards;Knowledge of instructional technology;Knowledge of philosophy and methods of education and teaching;Knowledge of procedures, methods and strategies pertaining to the administration of an secondary level program operation;Knowledge of relevant Federal and State statutes, guidelines and regulations;Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RtI) and how to improve core instruction while building a system of interventions;Knowledge of school safety procedures;Knowledge of State and Federal laws relating to minors, the Teacher Code-of-Ethics, and local policies and procedures;Knowledge of the No Child Left Behind requirement;Knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education and teaching;Knowledge of the principles and practices of education for special needs population;Knowledge of the school improvement and quality review processes;Knowledge of theory and research in education;Excellent verbal and written communication skills;Excellent technological skills;Problem-solving skills;Crisis management, handling emergencies and de-escalation techniques skills;Ability to adhere to safety practices;Ability to administer first aid and CPR;Ability to apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model;Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);Ability to demonstrate high moral and ethical standards;Ability to develop a strong school culture;Ability to develop and foster a professional learning community that supports student success;Ability to direct staff and students;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community;Ability to facilitate high student achievement;Ability to interact successfully with staff, parents, board members and community;Ability to maintain high student morale, attendance and general discipline;Ability to manage budgets with varying sources and levels of revenue;Ability to multi-task complex issues;Ability to operate standard office equipment using pertinent software applications;Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records;Ability to prepare and present clear and concise written and oral reports;Ability to produce an effective school climate;Ability to remain flexible and develop alternative strategies to achieve established goals;Ability to understand the underlying philosophy for a school that matches the intellectual social, emotional, and physical needs of students;Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

1. Administers first aid and assistance to injured student athletes for the purpose of providing appropriate immediate care as required;Advises coaches of flexibility, strengthening and conditioning programs to help prevent injuries and optimize performance;Assists coaches and officials during athletic events for the purpose of responding to equipment and/or medical needs of student athletes;Assists in the development of a budget and the ordering of athletic training supplies and equipment;Assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of existing athletic programs;Attends team meetings as deemed appropriate;Conducts sports medicine workshops for the District's coaches which will include information on injury prevention, basic first aid and CPR, injury recognition and treatment and injury rehabilitation and specific information on blood borne pathogens, HIV/AIDS, the District's sports medicine protocols and other health-related topics;Consults with physicians and other medical personnel (e.g. referrals, physical exams, fitting of braces, etc.) for the purpose of developing course of treatment for injured students;Coordinates the ordering of athletic training equipment and supply inventory for the purpose of ensuring that items are readily available as needed and are within established budget objectives;Counsels and advises athletes on health related issues, including nutrition and substance abuse;Covers selected postseason contests as determined by the Athletic Director;Designs and supervises rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries under the direction of a referring physician;Develops a variety of programs in cooperation with coaches (e.g. conditioning, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injury to students;Ensures that professional services rendered shall be in accordance with the Illinois Athletic Trainer Licensure Act;Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, etc. for the purpose of implementing modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injuries;Is responsible for budgeting, ordering and inventorying athletic training supplies;Maintains accurate medical records for injuries, treatment, rehabilitation and physician referrals;Maintains effective community relations in an effort with outside organizations to foster mutual respect for and collaboration on joint athletic and other educational initiatives;Maintains open channels of communication with coaches, parents and physicians regarding athletic injuries, treatment and rehabilitation;Maintains student treatment and health records (e.g. physical exam records, emergency release, medical history, etc.) for the purpose of communicating and/or documenting information in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures;Orients student athletes, parents, coaches, etc. regarding potential health risk of athletic participation in athletics for the purpose of implementing preventive strategies;Performs injury evaluation and emergency medical referral;Prepares athletes for competition by the application of devices such as strapping, bandaging, taping, bracing, and equipment designed to help protect the athlete against injury;Processes a variety of documents relating to injuries (e.g. accident/injury reports, records of treatment, etc.) for the purpose of communicating and documenting information in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures;Promotes continuous growth in student achievement;Promotes positive student behavior;Provides coverage for home contests on a schedule cooperatively determined with the Athletic Director, as well as covering most varsity contests, non-varsity contests in football and varsity football away-games. (Varsity and selected non-varsity contests will be covered based on the risk of the sports and the availability of the athletic trainer during a particular sport season. Practice coverage will be determined by the Athletic Director and will typically include daily coverage of varsity and non-varsity sports. This coverage will be based on injury risk of the sport and other mutually agreed on factors);Provides for the prevention of athletic injuries through the application of protective taping, wraps and braces and assists in the design of practices to help to reduce the incidence of injury;Provides immediate care of athletic injuries and refers the athlete to medical facilities when necessary;Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injures, disturbances, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns;Schedules medical staff and emergency medical equipment at home varsity football games for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage for scheduled athletic events as mandated by the IHSA;Supervises athletic training;Performs related work as required.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/rlas/onlineapp/default.aspx