Athletic Trainer
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree or higher
- Certified Athletic Trainer with a valid Iowa License or Licensed Physical Therapist with Sports Emergency Training
- Certified in basic lifesaving with AED training
Performance Responsibilities
- Understanding of commonly prescribed medicines, diet, and exercises by the referring physician and physical therapists
- Ensuring proper taping, bracing, strapping or fitting of athletic equipment
- Reports to High School Athletic Director
- Provide athletic training services for injury-prone home high school athletic contests and away varsity football games
- Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents
- Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and activity restriction forms for sports injuries
- Assist the athletic director as requested
- Provide "Athletic Training Services" to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician or physical therapist, and in accordance with State Athletic Training Practice Act
Interested Applicants
Interested applicants should complete the application and submit a Cover Letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.
Helpful Links
- Heartland AEA Mandatory Reporter Training Certificate
Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Newton Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources, 1302 1st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208, (641) 792-5809, seloverl@newton.k12.ia.us.
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