Athletic Instructor

Job Summary

Responsibilities:

• Advise athletes and coaches on matters pertaining to conditioning, diet, rest, exercises, re-conditioning and other related health matters.
• Administer IMPACT testing.
• Advise athletes and coaches in methods of prevention of athletic injury.
• Provide pre-practice and pre-game taping and wrapping.
• Attend all home athletic events and travel with teams when needed.
• Provide first aid care for injuries sustained during practice sessions and games.
• Evaluate and determine whether an athlete injured during a practice or game may continue to participate.
• Employ proper preventive and safety measures before transporting an injured student to a physician or hospital by approved conveyance. Notify the parents of an injured athlete taken to a physician or hospital as soon as possible.
• Carry out physician’s orders (team or private) regarding treatment of injury.
• Review written permission by physician (team or private) before allowing a student under treatment to practice or play.
• Keep a record of athletic injuries, including name, date, diagnosis, recommended treatment and physician’s recommendation regarding student’s participation.
• Follow communication protocol established for student-athletes who sustain injuries.
• Manage training room supplies, including inventory, maintenance, record of use, and labeling.
• Prepare and process medical supplies order for the following year.
• Collaborate with strength and conditioning staff, school nurses, Athletic Department staff and School leadership.
• Participate in wellness programs and/or committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or Principal.