Athletic Trainer (Part-Time)

Job Summary

1. Evaluates all initial athletic injuries and recommends, responds to, and performs appropriate medical care to student athletes; communicates diagnoses, medical treatment, and rehabilitation information to student athletes and their parents, as legally required.
2. Develops and implements injury management protocols and emergency action plans; renders first aid, immediate injury evaluation, initiates Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and activates Emergency Medical Services (EMS) when necessary at practices, hosted events, and required off-campus events.
3. Provides athletic injury documentation, injury surveillance, follow-up treatment, and rehabilitation under a physicians direction; manages treatment of chronic athletic injuries; determines and certifies ability of students and athletes to participate in the athletic program.
4. Develops and implements therapeutic exercise programs.
5. Recommends and implements appropriate preventative measures to avoid athletic injuries, illnesses, and conditions.
6. Organizes and conducts pre-participation exams; conducts various screening procedures, including physical exams and assessments; develops and implements conditioning programs to reduce risk of injury and illness.