TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES (Illustrative Only)
- Renders first aide, including CPR, cleaning and bandaging of wounds, applying heat or cold to prompt healing
- Attends athletic events, requires a flexible work schedule, evenings, weekends, as needed
- Collaborates and communicates with the school physician/organization regarding health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation of all athletic injuries
- Oversees the management of and ordering of supplies and equipment
- Maintains and administers prescribed rehabilitation and treatment
- Provides instruction to coaches and athletes regarding prevention of athletic injuries
- Administers preventative taping, bandaging, and wrapping
- Assists in the coordination of medical examinations for student athletes
- Maintains fully supplied first aid kits for all teams
- Advises Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics as to the safety condition of athletic equipment and facilities
- Maintains up to date records of injuries, treatment, referrals and other related data regarding athletics
- Assists coaches with condition, weight training and injury prevention programs
- Applies, fits, and adjusts protective equipment and instructs coaches and athletes as to the methods of the same
- Recommends to student athletes how to relieve soreness, strains, bruises
- Prepares student accident reports
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of sports medicine; thorough knowledge of Advance First Aid; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of health care equipment used; skill in the application of athletic health care techniques; ability to evaluate, plan and coordinate the appropriate care of injured athletes; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to motivate and encourage the injured athletes during reconditioning; ability to get along with others; ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports as necessary; ability to respond positively to distressing human situations; willingness to be exposed to disagreeable conditions such as offensive sights, odors, blood, etc.; good judgement; dependability; courtesy; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of position.
12-month Competitive Civil Service position
Candidate must be eligible on the current Wayne County Civil Service list or meet eligibility requirements of the exam
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Prior experience working with High School Athletic Programs
-Possession of an Athletic Trainer certification in accordance with New York State Education Law Title 8 Article 162 at time of appointment and for the duration of employment
-Current certification from National Athletic Trainers Association
-Passing score on appropriate National Licensing Exam
-Current CPR and AED certifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Prior experience as an Athletic Trainer
-CPR Trainer Certification; AED Trainer Certification; First Aid Trainer Certification; Aquatics Trainer Certification
-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist