Fluvanna County Public Schools seek to hire a part-time Athletic Trainer to fill an immediate vacancy. 

 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Scott Morris, Athletic & Activities Director, at scmorris@apps.fluco.org

 

Job Title:           Athletic Trainer  - Part-time/Hourly

Salary Index:    $50.00 per hour/non-benefited position

Reports To:       Athletic/Activities Director and Principal

 

 

SUMMARY:   

Provide assistance to athletes, coaches, and families to possess a strong understanding of sports-related injuries and treatment.   The athletic trainer will work with medical professionals and coaches to evaluate athletes’ condition, establish plans for treatment, fitness, and track progress. The athletic trainer will ensure athletes accomplish their health and fitness goals and receive the proper training and treatment.

 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Performs health appraisals of student athletes;
• Work with athletes, coaches, and medical professionals to evaluate the player condition;
• Implement referrals and follow-up for identified deficiencies for promotion of early correction to allow student athletes to function to their optimal potential;
• Provides emergency and temporary care for the injured and sick athletes;
• Assists/facilitates assistance with transportation on a limited and emergency basis;
• Communicate with coaches, athletes, and family members to set health and fitness goals;
• Utilizes community resources effectively in helping to meet the health needs of student athletes: 
• Refer athletes to alternate doctors or medical staff members as needed;
• Monitor and assist injured athletes as they progress and heal towards recovery and return to play.
• Provide individual health education and health counseling to students, parents and school personnel regarding health concerns and issues;
• Provides mandated and needed in-service/training for parents and faculties;
• Participates as a health professional on the school’s Health Advisory Committee (or related teams/committees) and other school committees relating to health and safety as schedule permits;
• Maintains state mandated staff certification in CPR and first aid; provide training to staff when necessary;
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities; 
• Handle clerical tasks, maintain inventory, restock supplies, and assist with departmental budget;
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to their care; 
• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students and staff;
• Encourages self-direction and self-motivation in students; 
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training;
• Works cooperatively with the total staff; 
• Ability to work independently;
• Uses instructional and planning time effectively; 
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate materials and resources;
• Complies with school and school board policies and regulations;
• Understanding of first-aid treatments, massage, and physical therapy techniques and equipment. 
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive. 
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Coordinate ordering necessary products, supplies, and services with the athletic director and/or athletic trainers. 

SUPERVISION:  

Supervise students that are under your immediate care and/or participating in events that you are overseeing. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Athletic Training. 
• Virginia State license and certification in Athletic Training.
• Previous school experience preferred, not required.
• Applicants must have good health and no disqualifying physical or emotional handicaps. Evidence of fitness to teach from the standpoint of health may be required from a qualified physician.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid Virginia State license and certification in Athletic Training. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.  The employee must be able to lift overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.  Lifting or moving children to wheelchair, table, desk, or assisting with bathroom/hygiene.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing a child on a bike or swing, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Must be able to work both inside and outside and within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.  Interruptions are routine and flexibility and patience are required.  Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments under stressful conditions.  After hours work may be required.  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

$50.00 per hour/non-benefited position

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of  personnel.