SY 24- 25 Athletic Trainer - Middle SchoolGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: SY 24-25 Athletic Trainer - Middle SchoolDepartment: AthleticsSalary Grade: Grant Funded 3 yrs. $45,000.00FLSA Status: EXEMPTSite/Location: Middle Schools (SMS, DMS, LMS)Reports to: Athletic DirectorsDate: 6/3/2024POSITION SUMMARY This is a full-time, non-teaching 11-month position. This position is being made available through support from theKorey String Institute innovative project. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only dutiesto be performed by this employee. The Middle School Athletic Trainer will be required to follow any other instructionsand to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal, appropriate administrator, or Athletic TrainingSupervisor. Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and relatedduties at any time.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides athletic training services* for home athletic contests and athletic practices as scheduled by the principal,athletic director, and/or Athletic Training Supervisor. This position will float between the three middle schools and willrotate dates of service to each middle school.The Athletic Trainer hired will also be required to provide education to our community related to illness and injuryprevention, recognition, and treatment and complete an orientation with Korey Stringer Institute Staff before their startdate. This will be a virtual orientation and may provide opportunities for CEU credits.Specific Duties:
- Record all injuries, treatments, and communications between parties
- Act as a liaison between parents, coaches, and physicians within the guidelines of proper practice
- Provide appropriate medical care for all student-athletes of LCS and any visiting student-athletes during competitions
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, etc.
- Promote a welcoming environment for student-athletes, coaches, parents, and school administrators through a level of professionalism
- Maintain and protect patient personal information according to HIPAA standards
- Create Emergency Action Plans for all appropriate venues and coordinate annual rehearsal of emergency action plans
- Inventory of all athletic training room supplies and resources
- Provide athletic training services at a schedule to be determined by the administrators, athletic director, and/or Athletic Training Supervisor.
- All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
*Athletic Training Services: The management and provision of care of injuries to a physically active person as definedin the state practice act with the direction of a licensed physician. The term includes the rendering of emergency care,development of injury prevention programs and providing appropriate preventative devices for the physicallyactive person. The term also includes the assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation and recondition of thephysically active person whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified athletictrainer. The term also includes the use of modalities such as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water,electricity, sound, massage and the use of therapeutic exercises, reconditioning exercise and fitness programs.LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIESPersonal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Applicants must submit an online application, college transcript(s), and three professional references.
- A current Virginia athletic training license and BOC certification must be submitted.
- Personal vehicle for travel to school and events
- CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor preferred but not required
- NPI Number
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Candidate must possess the ability to pass a background check
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Current knowledge in the field of Athletic Training
- Proven ability to collaborate, effectively communicate, and work independently
- Ability to exhibit sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, mobility, visual and auditory acuity to carry out all performance responsibilities and provide an immediate response to student-athletes needs
- Candidate must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with student-athletes, parents, and staff.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Travel between middle schools will be performed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job.Under ADA compliance, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear;use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Requires normal hearing and eyesight to allow for patientinteraction and transfer of patient information from the patient to documentation.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.JOB STATUS:OPEN SALARY:Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: 220START DATE:2024-2025