Athletic Trainer
: Job Details :

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/CoachingDate Posted: 1/5/2024Location: Saginaw United High SchoolDate Available: 2024-25 School YearClosing Date: Until FilledDistrict: Saginaw Public Schools - websiteGeneral Summary: Provide athletic trainer coverage for high school and middle school athletic programs and other youth programs and activities as directed by Athletic DirectorResponsibilities:

Strong understanding of the challenges athletes face, proper nutrition, sports injuries, mental health challenges, and treatment options.

Understanding of first-aid treatments, massage, and physical therapy techniques and equipment.

Detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive.

Maintain current CPR and AED certifications.

Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills.

The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referral.

Maintain a line of communication with parent/guardians and coaches regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries and tracking the return to participation permissions in accordance with MHSAA guidelines

Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods.

Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.

Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.

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

Maintain a daily treatment log.

Assist the Athletic department in the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory.

Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school's coaching staff.

Qualifications:

Proven education or experience may be desired

Degree in athletic training

Valid state license or certification, or equivalent

These duties are based on the needs of the school and its athletic programs. The athletic trainer's duties, enumerated in this document, should not be considered all inclusive. The Athletic Director, as necessary, shall modify duties.