Bryant School District
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Department: Athletics Department
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Head Athletic Trainer
Grade/Level: N/A
Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Job Type: Regular
Positions Supervised: Athletic Training Student Aides
Work Schedule: Base contract is 190 days but may be increased depending upon assignment(s). Daily schedule varies based on requirements of the program. Attendance at after-hours athletic events required.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for teaching Sports Medicine 1 & 2 as well as assists the Head Athletic Trainer to develop, prescribes, and evaluates a comprehensive athletic healthcare system whereby student athletes can maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition in grades 7-12.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Assist in overseeing Athletic Training Student Aides.
• Assist in supervising the Athletic Training Room, which includes requisitioning and storing of medical supplies and equipment.
• Develop schedules for medical coverage of athletic practices and events, with higher risk sports taking precedence.
• Coordinate all continuing education conferences, including registration, per diem, travel, and accommodations.
• Meet with Athletic Director on a regular basis at an interval to be determined by the involved parties to discuss overall direction of the Athletic Training Program as well as any issues that may develop.
• Act as a consultant to coaching staff in the development of conditioning protocols during pre-season, in-season, and post-season training.
• Administer proper first aid protocols, to include management of head, neck, and spine injuries as well as the implementation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED).
• Attend and provide input for annual meeting between the Athletic Training Staff, Athletic Director, EMS, Fire Department, and School Resource Officers to review Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for Athletics.
• Conduct in-service training as directed by the Athletic Director or as requested by school district administration.
• Assist in conducting pre-season parent meetings as required by Arkansas law to provide the most current information regarding heat illness, concussions, and communicable diseases.
• Evaluate, assess, prevent, and rehabilitate athletic injuries and chronic conditions or illnesses of student athletes. Evaluate and refer staff and faculty for medical treatment as requested.
• Assist in the development and implementation of specific medical protocols in conjunction with the team physician(s) in keeping with most current best practices.
• Assist parents of student athletes in coordinating appointments to the proper physician as necessary.
• Maintain open lines of communication with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, school nurses, and other medical professionals deemed necessary to the health of student athletes.
• Assist with the coordination of annual athletic physicals.
• Maintain student athlete physicals to include documentation, filing, and expiration dates.
• Inspect, fit, and maintain bracing equipment.
• Act as consultant to coaching staff in proper fitting and inspection of athletic equipment.
• Maintain open line of communication with coaching staff regarding injuries, weather conditions, student athlete return-to-play, and other items of importance as necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate practice and playing conditions regarding weather (heat, cold, severe weather). Consult with administration during games regarding the suspension of play due to severe weather conditions.
• Provide medical assistance to visiting teams without medical coverage as needed and requested.
• Communicate with Athletic Training staff of visiting teams and assist as needed.
• Communicate with proper administration as a mandated reporter pursuant to Arkansas law.
• Does not serve in any capacity unless directed to do so by the Head Athletic Trainer, Athletic Director, Superintendent, Superintendent's designee, or building level principal.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Strategic Planning - Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school): Required
Master's Degree: Preferred
Experience: None
Computer Skills: Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
Certifications & Licenses: Current certification through the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (BOC) and current Arkansas State License through the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training.
Other Requirements:
1. Current in National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (BOC)
continuing education units.
2. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
3. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times when around students, staff members, and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate C
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Grasp O
Speak C
Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less F
11-20 lbs F
21-50 lbs O
51-100 lbs O
Over 100 lbs O
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less F
13-25 lbs O
26-40 lbs O
41-100 lbs O
Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversations and communicate over the telephone.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Duties involve both indoor and outdoor working conditions that may include both hot and cold temperatures depending on the season of the year. Noise levels may range from low to moderately high depending on the activities involved.
The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
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