About this role
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Valid Teaching Certificate or Athletic Coaching Certificate.
- Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Valid Florida driver’s license.
- Current employee of the School District of Lee County.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work flexible hours and work days.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications.
- Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Revised 5/24/22
Responsibilities
- Assist the Athletic Trainer in developing injury treatment and prevention programs.
- Meet with designated staff at each assigned school site on a regular basis to determine coverage needs for athletic events, provide updates, and discuss topics/issues related to students and programs.
- Work in conjunction with the Athletic Trainer to coordinate a sports physical program for all sports/genders with appropriate health facility.
- Report all major injuries to the appropriate administrator, head coach, and Athletic Trainer within mandatory time limits.
- Consult with the treating physician the appropriate method of treatment for the injury.
- Consult with the head coach and Athletic Trainer to determine an athlete’s level of participation in a sport and the treatment being used.
- Assist in scheduling training for student athletes on injury prevention and proper conditioning for individual sports.
- Communicate with parents the specific rehabilitation programs for the student.
- Complete and file insurance claim forms/reports in a timely manner.
- Allocate time between sports on an equitable basis.
- Abide by and enforce School Board and Florida High School Athletic Association policies on tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
- Assist in scheduling meetings and attend meetings to evaluate the performance of established programs.
- Adhere to District policies and procedures.
- Assist in the recruitment of trainers.
- Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Revised: 5/24/22
Additional Job Information
Supplemental