Athletic Trainer

CLASS TITLE: Athletic Trainer

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and High School Principal

BASIC FUNCTION:

The K-12 Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by student-athletes across all grade levels within the school district. The Athletic Trainer will work closely with coaches, school nurses, physicians, and parents to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes, while promoting wellness and injury prevention education throughout the district. This role requires availability during days, nights, and weekends to accommodate games and practices.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Knowledge of K-12 student development and safety consideration.

Create, update, and implement Athletic Venue Emergency plans.

Compassionate and student-centered approach to care.

ABILITY TO:

Provide immediate care and first aid for athletic injuries during practices and games.

Develop and implement injury prevention programs tailored to students at various grade levels.

Evaluate injuries and provide treatment or referrals to appropriate medical professionals.

Maintain accurate documentation of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress.

Collaborate with coaches to develop safe practice and conditioning programs.

Attend home athletic events and away events as required.

Monitor and maintain inventory of athletic training supplies and equipment.

Serve as a liaison between physicians, coaches, parents, and school personnel regarding athlete health and safety.

Educate student-athletes and coaches on proper nutrition, hydration, and wellness.

Ensure compliance with state and district policies, as well as athletic governing body rules.

Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.

File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.

Carry out other professional responsibilities including punctuality, reliability, care of equipment and materials, planning, communication, confidentiality, and following district and school policies.

Adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.

Adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Nicholas County Board of Education, Code of Ethics for Certified School Personnel, and the Kentucky Revised Statutes.

Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primarily based at the school campus, athletic facilities, and event venues.

Frequently required to use hands and fingers for tasks, occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Will require standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and occasionally crawling.

Must have specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

May be exposed to inclement weather conditions while working outdoors during practices or events.

The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Athletic Training or related medical field.

Athletic Trainer Certification and State License or eligible.

Current certification or eligible; and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.

CPR and First Aid Certification required.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and number of days per year determined by the adopted salary schedule of the Nicholas County Board of Education.