Athletic Trainer - Skyline High School

Position Summary

We are urgently seeking experienced Athletic Trainers to join our sports medicine team to work in the high school setting.

Assist with the coordination and supervision of athletic training programs for student-athletes. Also, work under the direction of a team physician to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries. Provide instruction in classes assigned to support instruction and services for athletic training.

Schedule: Evening shift, Monday to Friday. Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate: Sammamish, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student-athletes
  
• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the athletic director
  
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff
  
• Provide physical conditioning training to student-athletes
  
• Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use
  
• Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed
  
• Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent, accurate judgments about how to deal with injuries
  
• Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage, including assessing injuries and deciding whether an athlete should seek further medical attention and should discontinue participation in the athletic event
  
• Establish specific procedures to be carried out by a coach or student trainer in the event of a medical emergency
  
• Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes
  
• Plan and put in place a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student-athletes
  
• Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes
  
• Apply therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes on the proper use of exercise equipment
  
• Evaluate and record the rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition
  
• Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding the use of drugs and therapeutic agents for the treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes
  
• Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening
  
• Select, train, and supervise student assistants
  
• Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment; acquisition additional supplies as needed
  
• Maintain emotional control under stress
  
• Maintain confidentiality
  
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the high school and/or collegiate setting
• NATA-BOC Certified and have a current WA State License
• Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services
• Ability to provide emergency care
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to apply appropriate treatment to treat student athletic injuries
• Ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes and assistants
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Expectations of All Employees

• Provide exceptional service to student athletes, coaches, parents and sports medicine team members
  
• Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
  
• Maintain OSHA and HIPPA regulations
  
• Maintain strict confidentially of patient information and business within the organization’s policies
  
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization
  
• Treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and friendliness
  
• Confidence and maturity are essential personal characteristics.
• The person in this position must also have exceptional organizational skills

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Possible lifting, bending, walking, kneeling, stretching, and stooping
Requires normal hearing and eyesight to allow for interaction and transfer of information between the student-athlete and sports medicine team members
Ability to handle high amounts of stress
This description is intended to encompass essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person. Other functions may be assigned and leadership retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance