2024-23

POSITION:                ATHLETIC TRAINER       

LOCATION:              HIGH SCHOOL TO BE DETERMINED

REPORTS TO:           PRINCIPAL, SUPERVISOR OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION

                                 AND ATHLETICS

SALARY:                   UNIT I SALARY SCALE , 190 DAYS, 7.5 HOURS PER DAY FLEXIBLE

                                 SCHEDULE

OVERVIEW:

To assist coaches in maintaining proper physical condition of all student athletes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association
• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, sports medicine, or other related field.
• Anyone practicing athletic training in Maryland must be licensed through the Maryland Board of Physicians
• The Maryland Board of Physicians requires for that certification that the trainer has an Evaluation and Treatment protocol with his/her supervising physician, which must be submitted to and approved by the Board.
• Before an athletic trainer may practice, the trainer must obtain a license and enter into a written Board approved Evaluation and Treatment protocol with a licensed physician.
• Athletic trainers must be able to demonstrate practical knowledge and understanding of NATA’s publication the Athletic Training Education Competencies.
• Must be able to pass a thorough criminal background check (CJIS or comparable) to be considered for placement in schools.
• Acceptable background, drug and tuberculosis screenings.
• Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions.
• Strong stakeholder (i.e. students, staff, administration, coaches, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.) service skills.
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull for extended periods of time.
• Average or better hearing, vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 40-60 lbs.
• Dexterity of hand and fingers to operate sports-related equipment.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR certification
• First Aid certification
• CPR/First Aid Instructor certification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment.

The Athletic Trainer:

• Serve as the treatment and supervisor of treatment for all athletic injuries and conditions.
• Provide basic information and instructions to staff in the prevention and care of injuries.
• Train, supervise and schedule trainers for athletic events and practices.
• Refer athletic injuries to physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment after parental notification.
• Collect, receive, and file all physician’s notes and release forms relative to an athlete’s physician.
• Administer appropriate instructions and treatment as directed by the athlete’s physician.
• Develop and supervise appropriate rehabilitation programs for athletes.
• Assist and advise the coaching staff regarding injury prevention, conditioning programs, and the selection, care and fitting of protective equipment.
• Determine continued athlete participation in a game or practice in lieu of the coach.
• Organize, inventory, and request supplies for the training room/storage location.
• Attend all home events including practices (precedence will be given to high-injury events). In cases of scheduling conflicts, the school’s athletic director and/or the Supervisor of Health, Physical Education and Athletics will provide direction.
• Maintain a clean and organized training room that is well stocked with basic supplies for responding to any medical emergency.
• Report significant injuries to the athletic office and administration.
• Maintain injury reports and records using the proper forms.
• Abstain from coaching or assisting in the coaching of any sport while serving as the athletic trainer.
• Maintain training room hours before, during and after practices as the schedule permits.
• Ensure medical kits remain fully stocked and issued to all athletic teams.
• Ensure all athletes submit the required Emergency Medical Card and health records.
• Attend all home and away, varsity football games.
• Develop Emergency Action Plans
• Train and assist with proper fitting of helmets and equipment.
• Oversee care for all athletes sustaining a mild traumatic brain injury.
• Shall work with coaches in the prevention of athletic injuries to:
  • Screen athletes for individual weaknesses;
  • Set up individual flexibility, strength and conditioning programs to overcome athletes weaknesses;
  • Work with coaches of each sport to set up conditioning and flexibility programs for that sports; and
  • Work in cooperation with the coaches and the team physician in the selection of the best available protective athletic equipment; and checking it for safety and proper fit.
• Shall have an injury management program to:
  • Evaluate the extent of injury;
  • Give first aid and initial care;
  • Refer injured athlete to physician when needed;
  • Administer treatments and rehabilitation therapy to injured athletes;
  • To act as a resource to the coaches for staff development in the areas of athletic training and sports medicine and assist the coaches in determining whether injured athletes should be available for participation.
• Shall cover practices and games as follows:
  • Give maximum coverage to the highest incidence of injury sport - football
  • Give coverage to other sports as time permits
  • During regular duty day and posted training room hours assist coaches of all sports on a consulting basis for training programs, injury prevention, etc.;
    • During posted training room hours be accessible to all coaches for the purpose of evaluating student injuries, referrals, and follow-up; and
    • Provide and maintain adequate records on all athletic injuries, and treatment which were administered by the trainer; practice;
      • Including informing the school nurse of any injuries, especially concussions, sustained in any event or and; give priority to home events with the exception of away football games.
      • During sports seasons maintain a posted schedule of training room hours to treat injured athletes from any sport (i.e. 3:20-4:00pm, Monday - Friday, or equivalent)

PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted using the ACPS web based application system. Current employees must create an internal account by following the directions listed on the ACPS website located at http://acpsmd.org and navigating to the Job Opportunities tab which will lead to the link to create an account and apply.

Applications must be completed no later than 11:59 p.m., December 31, 2024 

Posting Date: January 1, 2024

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Mrs. Tracey Leonard, Supervisor of Health, Physical Education and Athletics at 301-759-2404

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER