Athletic Trainer

Position Description 

Position: Athletic Trainer

Building/Program: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics & Youth Recreation

Weeks of Work:  Full Time, Year-Round

Position Start Date: Immediate

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 Annually

JOB GOAL: The goal of the athletic trainer is to provide appropriate preventative and post-injury treatment to athletes.  Work in a safe manner consistent with safety policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An individual shall possess, upon application, the following minimal experience or its satisfactory equivalent:

• Graduate of an accredited Athletic Training Program
• Current BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer
• Current State of Michigan Licensure as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current BLS certification
• Three (3) years clinical sports medicine experience (preferred)
• Three (3) years experience in a high school or college (preferred)
• Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with parents, student athletes, team physicians, coaches, athletic director, families, and other healthcare associates.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
• Mental ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, deal with the concerns of athletes and their families, and handle pressures related to emergency situations.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Complies with governmental standards and regulations.
• Maintains accurate documentation of student-athlete evaluation and treatment.
• Works with the school system to assess the athlete’s level of functioning and progress including range of motion measurements; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care and/or discharge as appropriate.
• Instructs athlete on proper home exercise program and use of rehabilitative equipment.
• Order and maintain High School Athletic supplies and equipment.
• Maintains communication with other health care professionals to facilitate quality patient care; reports abnormal physiological changes.
• Assist athletic director with maintaining sports physicals forms.
• Perform wrestling skin-fold assessments, alpha weigh-ins.
• Participate in the parent/student athlete “Meet the Team” meeting.
• Refers student athlete to other hospital services when appropriate.
• Performs appropriate ATC duties as directed.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Maintain Concussion return to play documents and protocol records.
• Work with the Nutrition Liaison to provide sport specific nutrition education to athletes.
• Work with coaches to provide injury prevention workout plans.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, and values. Adheres to Charlotte Public Schools’ policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DATE WANTED:                    2024/2025 School Year

DEADLINE TO APPLY:        Until Filled

TO APPLY:    Please visit our website at www.charlotteorioles.com to complete an application.

Charlotte Public Schools complies with all state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all regulations of the U.S. Department of Education.  It is the policy of Charlotte Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible.