Athletic Trainer (Temporary, On-Call)

Job Summary

Provides on-site athletic training services at games and practices, conducting and documenting initial evaluation following injury and providing direct services to student-athletes under the guidance of KS' Medical Director as needed.

Works with coaches to monitor health of student-athletes. Supervises the Athletic training room, maintaining equipment and supplies, conducting training for coaches and athletes as needed.

Works flexible schedule to attend games and practice sessions as scheduled.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides on-site athletic training services to student athletes at assigned games and practice sessions.
• Congduct and document initial evaluation following injury and provide direct services to student-athletes in emergency first-aid care, working closely with Kamehameha Schools' (KS) Medical Director and the student-athlete's private physician as necessary.
• Under the guidance of KS' Medical Director as appropriate, administer medical care to injured student-athletes.
• Works closely with the team coaches to monitor the health of student-athletes.
• Supervises the Athletic training room facility. Maintains equipment and supplies and conducts training for student-athletes and coaches as needed.
• Counsels and advises athletes and coaches on prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment of specific injuries and on other matters that may be pertinent to student-athletes and coaches.
• Disseminates pertinent information regarding injury prevention techniques and equipment selection/use for students, parents, physicians, coaches and other staff.
• Travels with teams for State Tournaments; other pre-season tournaments on neighbor islands or out of state; neighbor island travel for HHSAA State Tournaments.
• Reviews Athletic Physical Examinations for health information that may affect athletic participation and notifies Medical Director and Risk Management regarding areas of concern.

Minimum Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.
• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education or Health Related Field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Emergency Cardiac Certification: American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers certification
• State of Hawaii Athletic Trainer Registration
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to develop and modify treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Good interpersonal skills to relate well with students, parents, coaches and other school staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, holidays and weekends on a regular basis to attend scheduled practices and games.
• Ability to maintain required certifications.
• Must be able to travel to off-campus locations on island and within and outside the state.
• Valid Driver's License.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 30 + pounds
• Frequently twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• This position involves traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands, and occasionally out of state, to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in a health care, athletic, sporting environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Saturday after school hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.