Position Type: Athletics/ Extracurricular/AthleticsDate Posted: 10/10/2024Location: Las Americas ASPIRA Academy (HS)District: Las Americas Aspira AcademyLas Amricas ASPIRA Academy 750 Otts Chapel Road Newark, DE 19711 POSITION TITLE: Certified Athletic Trainer SERVES: Grades 9-12 STATUS: Part-time School Mission: Las Amricas ASPIRA Academy (LAAA) was established to educate and empower each student to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities. Position Description: The Athletic Trainer will support the Athletic Director and will provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes and provide athletic trainer coverage for ASPIRA High School athletic programs. Responsibilities:
- Conducts assessments 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 and/or outside medical providers 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 when applicable.
- Assesses and reports the progress of recovering athletes to coaches, parents/guardians & outside medical providers.
- Advises athletes on the proper use of equipment.
- Maintains proper documentation of athletic injuries & related documents.
- Plans and implements comprehensive athletic injury prevention programs.
- Administers appropriate coverage for competition, practices & any other events designated by the Athletic Director/Principal.
- Creates, maintains & updates an emergency action plan for athletics & ensures compliance with coaches & staff.
- Completes end of the year inventory and compiles list of needed supplies for the following year.
- Assists in certifying & maintaining pre-participation physical examinations for all athletes.
- Maintains athletic training equipment.
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed by Athletic Director/Principal.
Qualifications:
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must have BOC ATC Certification and be eligible for Delaware State Athletic Training Licensure.
- CPR/AED certification, which must be maintained throughout employment.
Attachment(s):
- Part time Certified Athletic Trainer.pdf