About this role
Certified Athletic Trainer Floater (One Year Only, Readvertised)
Summary: Supports the full range of athletic programs at various high schools, on an as-needed basis, by providing comprehensive athletic healthcare, including conditioning, injury prevention, injury treatment, and rehabilitation services.
Qualifications: Required
• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field. • National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Board of Certification certified athletic trainer in good standing and eligible for a Virginia Board of Medicine license; Virginia High School League wrestling weight control program certified measurer or willing to become one. • Proficiency in applicable database software. • Ability to become a member of NATA District 3 and the Virginia Athletics Trainers Association. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Preferred
• Experience in a secondary school setting. • Educational license with an endorsement in secondary education.
Major Duties/Essential Functions: • Advises athletes and coaching staff on techniques related to injury prevention, care, and conditioning. • Provides initial review of physician's physical evaluation of athlete and athlete medical history forms for indications of possible physical conditions which preclude participation in athletics. • Evaluates injuries/illnesses and interprets clinical findings to determine the appropriate participation status and injury rehabilitation plan. • Renders first aid and initial assessment during practice, home games, and away football games, when available. • Provides first aid and initial assessment to visiting team athletes during games and determines appropriate participation status of injured athletes. • Performs preventative taping, wrapping, and padding of injured areas. • Fits braces, guards, mouthpieces, and other protective devices, consulting with the athletic equipment staff as necessary concerning proper fit. • Administers CPR and emergency first aid and assists in the determination of treatment level. • Assists physicians on rehabilitation of injuries and other medical matters. • Operates therapeutic devices and equipment. • Maintains the inventory of appropriate first aid and medical supplies, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs). • Oversees and manages athletic training facilities and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition consistent with a health care facility. • Advises the director of student activities and coaching staff on the safety and condition of training facilities, practice, and competition sites. • Provides training to coaches in sports first aid as part of a Division coach education program. • Supervises safety factors of athletic competition by ensuring the elimination of undue hazards. • Acts as a liaison between and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coaches, school staff, student-athletes, families, physicians, and other community providers. • Consults with teachers, administrators, and other staff as needed regarding academic support for student-athletes recovering from injury. • Utilizes a Division-mandated record-keeping system regarding athletic injuries, treatments, and injury/illness examinations. • Frequent and/or occasional travel within Fairfax County. • Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: This job requires regular standing, sitting, walking, keyboarding, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 100 lbs. alone or with assistance.