Teacher Athletic TrainerSports Medicine at Stafford County Public Schools

Job InformationJob Title:Athletic Trainer/Sports Medicine TeacherDepartment:School BasedReports To:Building PrincipalJob Summary and PurposeThe Athletic Trainer develops and implements an athletic training program and a sports medicine instructional program that will effectively meet the needs of all students. The Athletic Trainer evaluates and treats sport related injuries as well as student performance in the classroom. The certified athletic trainer (ATC) is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in athletic health cooperation with physicians allied health professionals and administrative personnel the ATC functions as an integral member of the athletic health care team in the high school.Work Objectives/Essential FunctionsPrevention of athletic injuries.Early recognition evaluation and care of athletic injuries.Assessment of the type of injury rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries to minimize the risk of re-injuring.The referral of injured athletes to appropriate medical professionals when necessary.Health care administration including medical record keeping documentation and reporting.Establishing policies and procedures related to athletic training.Oversee the budget and inventory of the athletic training program.Education and training of coaches parents and student athletes.Supervision and training of student assistants.Supervision of athletic practices and athletic home events.Complete required reports promptly and accurately.Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.Assume responsibility for care of materials equipment and facilities.Assume responsibility for a neat safe environment for students committed to the teachers care.Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning.Demonstrate interest in students and athletes.Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students and athletes.Adapt and adjust instructional presentation of subject content to students needs and interests.Maintain and organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans.Exhibit evidence of effective lesson planning.Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.Communicate the lesson objective and its importance to students.Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and leaning activities both in class and out of class.Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons of such progress.Education and ExperienceEducation LevelSpecific Educational RequirementsExperienceSpecific Experience RequirementsRequired Licensures and CertificationsHold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.Formal Certifications Relevant to the JobMust hold current CPR/First Aid certification.Hold National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).Additional Skill RequirementsKnowledge of Athletic Trainer and Sports Medicine curriculumClassroom management strategiesAbility to assess individual needs and performancePractice appropriate protocols in the field of athletic trainingWeight DemandsWeight DemandsRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyLifting 125 lbsXLifting 2650 lbsXLifting 50 lbsXCarrying 125 lbsXCarrying 2650 lbsXCarrying 50 lbsXPushing/Pulling 125 lbsXPushing/Pulling 2650 lbsXPushing/Pulling 50 lbsXPhysical DemandsPhysical DemandsRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyStandingXSittingXWalkingXReachingXTurning/TwistingXBalancing/ClimbingXStooping/KneelingXCrouching/CrawlingXClassification Details (Completed by Human Resources)Job Family:Licensed StaffCalendar:Licensed 11 Month StaffPay Structure:Teacher ScaleClass Grade:N/AFLSA Status:ExemptJob Grade:N/AJob Code:N/AStatus:N/AThis description is intended to describe the general nature essential functions and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes. Key Skills Client Server,Abinitio,Marketing and Merchandising,LMS,Bakery Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1