Athletic Trainer

Pointe Coupee Parish School System

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Athletic Trainer

FLSA Status: Exempt

REPORTS to: Pointe Coupee Parish School Board’s Athletic Director

TERMS of EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) months

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Current Athletic Trainer License in Louisiana, Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

SALARY: Based on district’s salary schedule 

EVALUATION: Shall be conducted in accordance with Pointe Coupee Parish School Board procedures

JOB GOAL

To provide direction, coordination, and implementation for the district’s athletic training program

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensures the athletic training program is operated in compliance with the LHSAA, District by-laws, school policies and procedures, and policies developed by the athletic department.
• Works with the athletic director and administration to set goals and to create and maintain an athletic training program that emphasizes safety, privacy, respect, teamwork, and discipline.
• Prepares age and prognosis appropriate prevention, treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision of the physician/advanced practice clinician.
• Performs on-field immediate care for injury, recommending physician or therapy follow up.
• Communicates with coaches, parents, physicians, and administration when appropriate concerning athlete injuries.
• Maintains injury log and documents per district policy/guidelines.
• Provides wellness promotion and health education specific to athletes and implements injury/illness prevention protocols.
• Maintains state license and certification.
• Assists in the day-to-day operations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Adheres to National Athletic Training Association’s code of ethics, maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.
• Provides professional development/training for coaches and other members of athletic staff as needed.
• Works directly with community stakeholders to ensure a successful athletic training program.
• Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Fingering, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, stooping, and walking.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Safe and secure environment
• Frequent night work
• In-season travel
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Leadership
• Effective communication and interactions with staff, parents, students and other stakeholders
• Prioritizing tasks and responsibilities
• Objectivity
• Identifying and solving problems
• Maintaining high level of ethical behavior 
• Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to student, staff and/or parental information when appropriate
• Proficient in use of technology