ATC Community Outreach Aspen High School

Summary

The athletic trainer will be responsible for the sports medicine program and coverage of all high school athletic department activities at Aspen High School (AHS). The athletic trainer will provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes under the direction of the Medical Director or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. The athletic trainer will play a vital role in the communication and relationship between The Steadman Clinic, Aspen School District, Aspen High School and the community.

Additional job responsibilities will include athletic training coverage as needed and assigned by the director of athletic training for the outreach program, teaching and lecturing for sports medicine/health/anatomy & physiology/strength & conditioning in the school and community, and development and implementing a student athletic training program.

Position includes frequent evening and weekend coverage for high school athletics and community outreach coverage year-round. Work hours are outside the standard daytime schedule. Work schedule requires travel that is outside the standard daytime schedule. Position includes coverage of high school home practices during the weekdays, home games, football home and away games, hockey home games and post-season (playoff) travel as needed.

Position includes additional sports medicine/first aid/marketing event coverage as assigned by director of athletic training.

The Certified Athletic Trainer, Aspen High School requires intermediate / advanced ATC experience and with the expectation of operating with advanced level skills and knowledge, independent execution, execution of complex tasks, with high impact on athlete/patient care.

• Provide daily athletic training services to student-athletes participating in CHSAA athletics
• Provide emergency care and first aid
• Concussion management program including, education, prevention program, evaluation, documentation, referrals, management, protocol updates, return to play progression and communication
• Documentation of all injuries, treatments, return to play progressions, referrals, rehabilitation, health records and communication
• Research data collection
• Injury prevention, management and treatment
• Demonstrate and documenting value of athletic training position thru revenue tracking and reimbursement
• Communication with athletes, parents, medical director, healthcare professionals and school staff and administers (HIPPA and FERPA compliant)
• Supply and budget management
• Organizing and assisting with pre-participation physicals
• Comply with policies and procedures
• Develop rehabilitation, return to play and strength and conditioning programs
• Manage and document injury/illness referrals

• Provide athletic training coverage for outreach program as needed and scheduled by Director of Athletic Training. Includes early morning, evenings, weekend, and holiday coverage. Must be willing and able to travel and work irregular hours and shifts
• Travel to games/events outside of standard daytime schedule, including early mornings and late evenings.
• Utilize injury tracking software for proper timely documentation of all injuries and treatments
• Provide patient-centered care to athletes/participants according to all policies and procedures written in the athletic training handbook and organizers policies and procedures
• Effective and timely communication with other staff athletic trainers, physical therapist, patient’s families, school and organizations regarding injuries and treatments
• Provide first aid and emergency care
• Provide athletic training services
• Manage participant/athlete referrals
• Community Outreach and Marketing
• Teaching/lecturing at high schools as assigned
• Community based lectures on a variety of sports medicine topics
• Develop, implement, manage and mentor student athletic training program
• Positively represent The Steadman Clinic at events

• Teaching/lecturing at high schools as assigned
• Community based lectures on a variety of sports medicine topics
• De…