Athletic Health Care Trainer - Moanalua 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, providing first aid, and supervising training activities.

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 determines whether the injured athlete may resume participation in athletic activities.
• Provides technical assistance to coaches, teachers, and other personnel regarding the health care of students and student athletes.
• 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.

Requirements

• Current certification as an athletic trainer from the NATABOC.
• Certification in ECC from the American Red Cross (CPR/AED for the professional rescuer), American Heart Association (BLS for healthcare providers CPR/AED or advanced cardiac life support) or National Safety Council (professional rescuer CPR).
• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an athletic trainer.
• Experience in developing and implementing standard operating procedures.
• Experience in conducting pre-participation evaluations.
• Experience in working with coaches to develop training programs.
• Experience in advising on protective equipment.
• Experience in providing first aid and emergency cardiac care.
• Experience in supervising training activities.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation protocols.
• Ability to monitor athletic activities and identify potential safety hazards.
• Ability to fit and advise on protective equipment.
• Knowledge of injury prevention and management.
• Ability to design and construct orthotic devices.
• Ability to analyze athlete’s condition and make decisions on the management of acute injuries.

Benefits

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Pay

Payday: The first paycheck is typically issued within the first 3 pay periods of the start date. Paydays are on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Schedule

Hours: Full-time employment is expected, with a typical work schedule of 40 hours per week.