Job Title: Athletic Trainer

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Coordinator of Athletic Trainers

Job Summary:
To provide athlete centered medical care, prevention, treatment, and therapeutic rehabilitation of injuries to allow for the least loss of competitive time, while keeping the mental and physical welfare of the athlete as the top priority. This role requires a dynamic mentor with a passion for medicine and athletics, commitment to athletes’ safety and health, and the ability to foster a positive environment in the sports medicine clinic and at athletic events.

Key Responsibilities:

Recognition, evaluation, and assessment of athlete injuries and conditions
Prevention, maintenance, and immediate care of minor to major injuries
Develop and supervise appropriate treatment and rehabilitation
Document and communicate injuries to key stakeholders
Determine if an athlete is capable of continued participation in a game and/or practice, as guided by the directing/team physician
Implement a referral system with the directing/team physician
Schedule concussion baseline testing with designated sports, weight certifications with wrestling, and annual pre-participation physicals with directing/team physician
Maintain paperwork (physicals, interim questionnaire, etc.) through the district’s chosen platform and accept athletes prior to the first day of season practice
Medical documentation within the district’s designated Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
Maintain and track inventory of medical supplies and equipment
Develop, distribute, practice, and document Emergency Action Plans specific to each athletic venue and sport
Organize and communicate clinic hours for the fall, winter, and spring seasons to key stakeholders
Organize athletic training coverage for all school sanctioned home events

 
*Key stakeholders: include but not limited to the directing physician, coaching staff, parents, administration, school nurse and school faculty.
 
Qualifications:

Preferred minimum 3 years of certified athletic training experience
State of Idaho Licensed Athletic Trainer
Board of Certification (BOC) Certified
Valid Idaho teaching certificate and/or Occupational Specialist Certificate preferred (or ability to achieve)
NATA member preferred
Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, NFHS, IHSAA, and WASD policies and regulations
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of student-athletes, coaches, school nurses, teachers, and administrators
Must have a valid Idaho driver’s license and a vehicle to drive and/or provide own transportation for job related activities

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes, sports medicine high school students, and master of athletic training students
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
High level of integrity and professionalism
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure

Athletic Trainer (ATC)