Athletic Trainer
West Virginia Department of Education
- Sutton, Nebraska, United States
- Sutton, Nebraska, United States
About
Attends all football practices and games. Fosters a culture of cooperation and mutual respect. Advises athletes, parents, and coaches regarding growth and development needs of athlete in relation to specific sports. Instructs and advises athletes, parents, and coaches on preventive techniques appropriate to specific sports. Evaluates protective equipment and advises athlete and appropriate school personnel regarding proper selection and use of protective and rehabilitative equipment. Instructs and advises administrators, coaches, students, and other relevant personnel regarding needs and proper procedures in emergency situations. Advises athlete and parents if there is a need for definitive medical care. Communicates effectively with athletes, parents, educational personnel, and health care professionals. Performs injury evaluation techniques and makes initial impression of injury based on growth, provides emergency care and development stage of athlete. Evaluates and screens athletes for potential injury due to previous conditions. Provides timely and appropriate evaluation of injury and/or illness sustained by students engaged in athletic activities, in the absence of more qualified personnel. Provides timely and appropriate treatment of injury and/or illness sustained by students engaged in athletic activities. Provides rehabilitative procedures appropriate to the growth and development characteristics of the athlete and the nature of the injury(s). Provides athletic injury rehabilitation services to athletes as prescribed by physician. Develops, implements, and manages the athletic training program in accordance with state and local policies. Establishes and maintains an effective evaluation/assessment system, including record keeping. Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations. Perform Other Job-Related Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned by the Head Coach / Assistant Coach / Principal
Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Languages
- English
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