Athletic Trainer - Provisional Job Hopewell Junction New York USA,Healthcare

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Provides for the care, prevention and treatment of athletic injuries and/or improves physical fitness of athletes for participation in various sports programs. Under the general supervision of a licensed physician and the District Athletic Director, incumbents of this position are responsible for the care and prevention and treatment of athletic injuries involving student athletes. In accordance with Section 8532 of New York State Education Law, the practice of the profession of athletic training is defined as the application of principles, methods and procedures for managing athletic injuries, which shall include the preconditioning, conditioning and reconditioning of an individual who has suffered an athletic injury through the use of appropriate preventative and supportive devices, under the supervision of a physician and recognizing illness and referring to the appropriate medical professional with implementation of treatment pursuant to physician's orders.

Athletic training includes instructions to coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel and communities in the area of care and prevention of athletic injuries. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision may be exercised over paid or volunteer student assistants.

Typical Work Activities

Provides first aid, CPR, and coordinates emergency transportation, as necessary;

Conducts initial evaluation following an injury and makes a decision regarding management of the injury;

Establishes and implements a program for the purpose of minimizing injuries which includes conditioning programs, judicious equipment selection, athletic activity safety checks and determination of physical fitness for participation in intended activities;

Provides student athletes, parents, coaches and school staff with information regarding sound health habits and injury care and prevention practices;

Maintains an inventory and determines the need for athletic training supplies, equipment and maintenance services;

Establishes and maintains detailed records on student athletes including sports physicals, incident report forms and prepares reports, as required;

Informs coaches as to whether an injured athlete may resume participation in athletic activities;

Determines if student athletes need joint or muscular support and performs the taping of ankles, wrists, fingers or wrapping of muscles such as hamstrings, quadriceps, etc., to enable student athletes return to functional athletic performance;

Keeps records of equipment utilization and condition and periodically inventories equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of valid New York State licensure as a certified athletic trainer in accordance with Article 162 of the New York State Education Law.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.

Possession of valid Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification at time of appointment and to maintain position.

The selected candidate will need to have Fingerprint Clearance through the NYS Department of Education.