Urgently Require Athletic Trainer(s) in USA
Job title: Athletic Trainer(s)
Company: Delaware Department of Education
Job description: The Athletic Trainer will work with medical professionals and coaches to evaluate athletes' condition. You should be motivated to assist athletes, coaches, and families realize their potential and possess a strong understanding of sports-related injuries and treatments. You should be caring, knowledgeable, and passionate about the success of your athletes.
QUALIFICATION:
The following requirements must be met prior to employment:
- Bachelor?s degree in athletic training and/or a valid state license or certification.
- Minimum of three years of successful athletic training preferred.
- Strong understanding of the challenges athletes face- proper nutrition, sports injuries, treatment options, etc.
- 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.
- Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.
- Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance).
- Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.
- Working with coaches, athletes, families, school nurses, and other medical professionals to evaluate the student-athlete physical condition or injury.
- Creating exercise and nutrition plans.
- Speaking to coaches, family members, and athletes to set health and fitness goals.
- Designing training and rehabilitation programs for athletes.
- Using knowledge of sports-related injuries to diagnose and treat athletes.
- Referring athletes to appropriate health care professionals.
- Assisting and monitoring injured players as they heal and progress towards recovery.
- Maintaining records relating to student-athlete condition, training, diet, and treatment plans.
- Handling clerical tasks, such as maintaining emergency contact information, inventory, budgets, and other supplies.
- Treating and manage athletic injuries before, during and after athletic activities
- Attending home athletic contests and away contests (when necessary).
- Setting up equipment for practices and games
- Teaching students and staff basic first aid and CPR
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Secondary Education or Principal