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Form of workPosition Type:
Athletics/Activities/Athletic Trainer
Date Posted:
8/9/2023
Location:
Hazel Park High School
(High-Needs School)
District:
Hazel Park Schools - website
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Provide Athletic Trainer coverage for high school and middle school athletic programs and other youth programs and activities as directed by Athletic Director
REQUIREMENTS:
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are based on the needs of the school and its athletic programs. The Athletic Trainer's duties, enumerated in this document, should not be considered all inclusive. The Athletic Director, as necessary, shall modify duties. The Athletic Trainer will be present at home athletic contests, away contests as needed and practices and shall attend other post-season and home-hosted contests as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Establish an effective athletic training program for high school and middle school athletics.
• Provide 1st aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for Hazel Park student-athletes and youth program athletes.
The Athletic Trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referral.
• Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the summer sports camp programming.
• Maintain a line of communication with parent/guardians and coaches regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries and tracking the return to participation permissions in accordance with MHSAA guidelines.
• Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods.
• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.
• Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
• Maintain a daily treatment log.
• Assist the Athletic department in the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory.
• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks
• Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school's coaching staff.
11 month position, the Athletic Trainer will work in accordance with a weekly schedule to be determined by the Athletic Director. Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season.
EVALUATION: Will be evaluated annually by the Athletic Director.
Athletics/Activities/Athletic Trainer
Date Posted:
8/9/2023
Location:
Hazel Park High School
(High-Needs School)
District:
Hazel Park Schools - website
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Provide Athletic Trainer coverage for high school and middle school athletic programs and other youth programs and activities as directed by Athletic Director
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in athletic training and a valid state license or certification.
- Proven education or experience may be desired.
- Strong understanding of the challenges athletes face, proper nutrition, sports injuries, and treatment options.
- Understanding of first-aid treatments, massage, and physical therapy techniques and equipment.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive.
- Maintain current CPR and AED certifications.
- Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are based on the needs of the school and its athletic programs. The Athletic Trainer's duties, enumerated in this document, should not be considered all inclusive. The Athletic Director, as necessary, shall modify duties. The Athletic Trainer will be present at home athletic contests, away contests as needed and practices and shall attend other post-season and home-hosted contests as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Establish an effective athletic training program for high school and middle school athletics.
• Provide 1st aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for Hazel Park student-athletes and youth program athletes.
The Athletic Trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referral.
• Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the summer sports camp programming.
• Maintain a line of communication with parent/guardians and coaches regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries and tracking the return to participation permissions in accordance with MHSAA guidelines.
• Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods.
• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.
• Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
• Maintain a daily treatment log.
• Assist the Athletic department in the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory.
• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks
• Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school's coaching staff.
11 month position, the Athletic Trainer will work in accordance with a weekly schedule to be determined by the Athletic Director. Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season.
EVALUATION: Will be evaluated annually by the Athletic Director.
