Job purpose
The School seeks a certified athletic trainer with a clear love of athletics, and an understanding of and appreciation for working with adolescents. We seek candidates with a bachelor’s degree or higher in sports medicine or a directly related field to collaborate proactively and effectively with both students, parents, and colleagues in their work.
Candidates should have a current Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) and have or obtain a Basic Life Support Certification (BLS). The Athletic Trainer provides services within the scope, requirements, and parameters of the New Mexico Athletic Trainers Licensing Law, as laid out by the New Mexico Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners following the Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
Duties and responsibilities
TRAINER
● Lead the continued development of the athletic training, prevention, and rehabilitation program for upper school and middle school athletics programs
● Provide coverage at athletic events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season; attend post-season and any additional home-hosted contests as requested by the Athletic Director
● Oversee player needs, first aid, and emergency medical equipment and aid on campus during afternoon and evening athletic events and practices
● Provide a visible presence at at both indoor and outdoor athletic events and practices and fully equip coaches and student athletes with appropriate supplies and protective equipment and fitting(s)
● Respond to the injured/ill athletes as the first responder
● Manage injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation when necessary, and help develop and provide preventative athletic medical care, as needed
● Work closely with Athletic Director (AD), Assistant Athletic Director (AAD), coaches, athletes, and parents and guardians concerning care and return-to-play decisions for student-athletes
● Balance time effectively around home and away games, as needed, including visiting team player injuries
● Equalize and adjust time as needed between athletic events
● Present/provide Athletic Training procedures, schedules, and related communications
● Maintain any related data, dataset(s), or database(s), including the use of Blackbaud around student athlete participation, physical records, health records, student illness and injuries, emergency cards, and contact information ● Maintain an injury and illness prevention plan and emergency action plan(s) for seasonal sports
● Assist the Nurse’s Office, as needed, in regard to student athlete daily/weekly/monthly injury management and any related protocol(s)
● Lead Athletic Training communications, budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing
● Take a mission-aligned approach to supporting student growth and new initiatives
● Supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons
● Communicate with the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, and Dean of Students about injuries or conditions that might affect the academic performance or abilities of the student
● Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport-specific conditioning programs and methods
● Maintain an effective, clean, and efficient athletic training room
● Maintain a daily treatment log and complete all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents ● Maintain and update all related licenses and certifications, including mandatory CPR/AED
GENERAL
● Occasional attendance at on-campus meetings and other professional development opportunities, when/if needed ● Ability to model a commitment and growth mindset towards manifesting Bosque’s mission, core values, and Equity, Community and Culture Principles and Best Practices for All Employees.
● Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators in support of the School’s mission and values
● Acknowledge and adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the Bosque School Employee Handbook
● Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director
QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor’s Degree Required
● ATC Credential
● Ability to complete continuing education requirements as set forth by the NATA Board of Certification (BOC)
● State licensure
● Experience working with grades 6-12 student athletes
● Commitment to working with culturally diverse students, families, and colleagues and contributing to building and maintaining an inclusive community and a passion and skill to contribute positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong love of learning
● Well organized with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Discretion and respect for confidentiality
Working conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school and/or athletic facility environment. Duties may be occasionally performed away from school and/or in an outdoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The School has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the School reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the School may deem appropriate.