Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to the athletic director as needed.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Represents OMC as an educator and professional in the community.
• Aligns the organization's needs with the Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance programs.
• Keeps abreast of the latest sports medicine training techniques.
• Uses equipment competently, including FMS evaluation kits, Game Ready, electric stimulation, and ultrasound machines.
• Attends pre-participation sports physicals.
• Maintains appropriate treatment orders that are reviewed annually and approved by the team physician.
• Provides athletic training services for all athletic contests.
• Serves as a liaison between family physicians, specialists, the school district, athletes, and their parents.
• Maintains accurate records of injuries, treatments, and prepares insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician.
• Provides a list of athletes who are medically eligible to compete according to district and state rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (minimum).
• Current board certification required.
• Current state registration or eligibility for state registration.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year experience in the field of sports medicine.