Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities

• Provides "Athletic Training Services" to student-athletes in accordance with the Arizona athletic training practice act.
• Participates in continuing education sufficient to maintain the professional state license and national certification.
• Maintains appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually.
• Provides medical and athletic training services, in coordination with any other campus athletic trainer(s), for home athletic contests and away state playoff games as feasible.
• Attends and supervise, as feasible, the practices of sanctioned school sports teams to provide medical and athletic training services, in coordination with other athletic trainer(s).
• Works closely with the volunteer team physician; the AT should consult with the team physician on specific injury cases, refer athletes to the team physician as indicated and follow the team physician’s advice on individual injury management.
• Develops and implement comprehensive Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for all venues and sports.
• Administers baseline concussion screenings and assessments for athletes in contact sports and interpret the results of these tests in conjunction with concussion care and return-to-play decisions.
• Acts as medical liaison between family physicians and specialists, the athletics office, Diocese of Phoenix, athletes and their parents.
• Maintains accurate records of athlete care.
• Develops and maintains a budget for the athletic training supplies and equipment.
• Advises on the selection, fit, function and maintenance of protective athletic equipment.
• Provides the coaches with information regarding ability to play and/or practice modifications to ensure athlete’s safe return to play.
• Counsels and educate athletes and coaches on any area of injury management, nutrition, substance abuse, fitness, conditioning, or other topics related to athletic training.
• Mets with the parents prior to the season to explain health and safety policies, procedures and requirements.
• Communicates with athletes’ parents regarding injury status and recommendations for treatment and referral.
• Aids the athletic director as requested in the overall management of anything health and safety related.
• Works in cooperation with the other athletic trainers of the high school and performs related administrative duties and work as required by the Athletic Director and/or Head AT.
• Interacts and communicates both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and families in an effective manner exhibiting tact, enthusiasm and patience.

Requirements

• Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Vaccinations
• Must have signed Called to Protect, Code of Ethics, Communication Technology, and Photographic Release
• NATA and AzATA certification
• CPR/First Aid Certified Trainer
• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field
• Certified athletic trainer by the BOC and in good standing
• AzSTA licensed athletic trainer or eligible
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
• Emergency cardiac care certification for healthcare provider