Athletic Trainer

The athletic trainer will practice said profession within the parameters of the Michigan Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners, and will follow both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. These duties are based on the needs of the school and its athletic programs.

The athletic trainer’s duties, enumerated in this document, should not be considered all inclusive. The Athletic Director, as necessary, shall modify duties. The athletic trainer will be present at home athletic contests and practices and shall attend other post-season and home-hosted contests as directed by the Athletic Director.

• Establish an effective athletic training program for high school and middle school athletics
• Provide 1st aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for Swartz Creek student-athletes. The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referral.
• Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season
• Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sports seasons
• Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods
• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room
• Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents
• Maintain a daily treatment log
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory. Provide the Athletic Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment
• Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment
• Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads or braces
• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks
• Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school’s coaching staff
• Punctual, regular, & consistent attendance is required

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