Position Type: Substitute/TeacherDate Posted: 9/18/2024Location: Christina School District--To be determinedDate Available: School year 2024 - 2025Closing Date: 09/29/2024District: Christina School DistrictPOSITION: Athletic Trainer (Substitute) CLOSING DATE: September 29, 2024 Position Overview Under direction of the Athletic Director, the Athletic Trainer will help maintain the physical well-being of interscholastic athletes through the development and implementation of a comprehensive athletic health care program that focuses on injury prevention and provides for injury evaluation and immediate care and rehabilitation of injured athletes. Qualifications:
- Must be a certified athletic trainer through the NATA-BOC, licensed by the State of Delaware, and be certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of the DIAA regulations and other regulations governing high school athletic programs.
- Must possess the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare related reports.
- Must possess excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff members, and the public.
- Must be available UP TO 25 hours/week (typically 3:00pm to 8:00pm, but varies depending on game schedules and immediate needs).
- Ability to work indoors or outdoors
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Qualified applicants must submit an online paraprofessional application; upload letter of interest and a resume by August 7, 2024 . Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position. Apply online: www.christinak12.org/joincsd-substitute STARTING DATE: School Year 2024 - 2025 SALARY: $40.00 per hour *Work will be performed on an as-needed basis* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for treatment.
- Provides care for athletic injuries.
- Evaluates athletes' readiness to play, and provides participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
- Applies protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces.
- Assesses and reports the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians.
- Advises athletes on the proper use of equipment.
- Plans and implements comprehensive athletic injury prevention programs.
- Develops training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance.
- Attends all home games, Varsity Football games, and any other games designated by the Athletic Director/Principal.
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
- Completes end of the year inventory and compiles list of needed supplies for the following year.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Christina School District Administration Office 1899 S. College Avenue Newark, DE 19702 PH: 302/552-2600 Website: www.christinak12.org Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable Criminal Background Report and a Child Abuse Registry Check showing you are not on the registry at any level