Athletic Health Care Trainer - Kalani High

About the role

The Athletic Health Care Trainer position is responsible for developing and implementing standard operating procedures for the school's athletic health care program and training facility. Duties include conducting pre-participation evaluations, working with coaches to develop training programs, advising on protective equipment, monitoring athletic activities, and providing first aid and emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements standard operating procedures for the school's athletic health care program and training facility in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Conducts pre-participation evaluations to screen for injury/illness risk factors associated with participation in competitive athletics.
• Works with coaches to develop and implement effective training and conditioning programs for student athletes.
• Advises the athletic director and/or coaches on the appropriate selection and proper fitting of protective equipment.
• Makes decisions on the management of acute injuries and develops and supervises appropriate rehabilitation programs.
• Provides first aid and emergency cardiac care, including CPR, and refers injured athletes to physicians.
• Serves as a resource person and provides technical assistance to coaches, teachers, and other personnel regarding the health care of students and student athletes.
• Monitors athlete’s appropriate reintegration into program activities.
• Serves as a resource person and provides technical assistance to coaches, teachers, and other personnel regarding the health care of students and student athletes.
• Designs, constructs, and fits orthotic devices.
• Serves as a resource person and provides technical assistance to coaches, teachers, and other personnel regarding the health care of students and student athletes.
• Organizes and implements in-service educational programs for coaches and other school personnel.
• Counsels and advises coaches, student athletes, and parents on matters regarding rehabilitation and treatment of specific injuries.
• May conduct classes on athletic training and sports medicine topics as requested.
• Disseminates pertinent information to student athletes, parents, coaches, and other target groups.

Requirements

• Current certification as an athletic trainer from the NATABOC.
• Current certification in ECC from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council.
• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Hawaii.