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POSITION DESCRIPTION
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POSITION TITLE
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PE/Health and Athletic Trainer
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SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
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Assigned High School
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SALARY
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Teacher Salary Schedule + Local Supplement
Addition stipend for night activities
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FLSA STATUS
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Exempt
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REPORTS TO
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Principal
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SUPERVISES
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First Aid Responders and Student Assistants
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WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
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Monday – Friday; some evenings and weekends
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WORK HOURS
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50% teacher, 50% athletic trainer
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NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
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12
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POSITION PURPOSE:
This position serves as a 50% Teacher and 50% Athletic Trainer. PE/Health Certification is recommended but other teaching certifications can be considered.
Athletic Trainer Duties: Working with the Athletic Director and the Athletic Supervisor, the Athletic Trainer provides both First Responder responsibilities as well as providing basic instruction to the athletic staff members regarding the prevention and care of injuries as well as training supervising, and scheduling student sports medicine assistants. In addition to other responsibilities medically related, the Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing sports medicine supervision at all major school-sponsored home athletic events, which involve several teams and a significant amount of time-based on the event schedules. The Athletic Trainer should be present at all NCHSAA-sponsored home athletic competitions, as the various sports calendars will permit, and must attend all football practices and games and home wrestling contests unless excused by the Principal due to emergency. The Athletic Trainer may not have coaching responsibilities during the season in which the person is working as a licensed athletic trainer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, and the Orange County Schools Board of Education
- Thorough knowledge of existing systems and state athletic regulations
- Thorough understanding of the proper administrative chain of command
- Thorough knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques associated with the athletic training program
- Thorough knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility for athletic participation
- Thorough knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations about the various sports in which athletes are engaged
- Thorough knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes in order to address medical injuries and emergencies
- Thorough knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the athletic training program
- Thorough knowledge of concussion management and current trends
- Thorough knowledge of first-aid applications
- Comprehensive knowledge of proper training room supplies within a safety context
- Comprehensive knowledge of sports medicine
- Comprehensive knowledge of local medical facilities and when student-athletes should be referred based on injuries and/or medical conditions
- Comprehensive knowledge of student athletic/ medical file management including but not limited to physicals, injury reports, treatment logs, etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA rules and regulations
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of classroom and athletic training experience at the middle or high school level
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- NC Teacher Certification in Physical Education or related area
- Valid BOC Certification
- Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree or additional credits beyond Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field
- Five (5) years of classroom and athletic training experience at the middle or high school level
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for giving basic instruction to athletic staff members regarding the prevention and care of injuries
- Responsible for training and supervising sports medicine student assistants, as well as scheduling them
- Responsible for referring athletic injuries to physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment
- Carry out appropriate instructions and treatment as directed by the (athlete’s) physician
- Develop and supervise appropriate rehabilitation programs for athletes under the direction of the physician
- Assist and advise the athletic staff regarding conditioning programs and the selection, care, and fitting of protective equipment
- Determine if a player is capable of continued participation in a game and/or practice if the player is injured
- Responsible for the treatment and supervision of treatment for all athletic injuries
- Responsible for the organization, inventory, and requisition of all training room supplies with the advisement and approval of the athletic director
- Coordinate an extension of sports medicine services when appropriate
- Make and/or assist with proper arrangements for scheduling athletic physicals for student-athletes
- Remain on campus and/or be available until 5:30 pm each school day during the winter and spring seasons to treat athletic injuries
- Coordinate an extension of sports medicine services when appropriate
- Responsible for the care and cleanliness of the athletic training room
- Responsible for the maintenance of student athletic files, which may include physicals, injury reports, treatment logs, etc.
- Utilize the proper administrative line of command and refer all requests of grievances through proper channels
- Attend all required departmental meetings
- Provide documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility
- Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites
- Advise the Athletic Director and Athletic Supervisor regarding any concerns and recommend policy, method, or procedural changes
- Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant in the training room
- Initiate programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies
- Complete and submit proper paperwork regarding all disabling athletic injuries to the athletic office within 24 hours of the occurrence
- Properly mark and identify all equipment before issuing and/or storing
- Issue and/ or requisition equipment
- Check on the general cleanliness of the facility and be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment
- Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty
- Instill in each athlete respect for each other, equipment, and school property, emphasizing care and proper use of equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Athletic Supervisor, and/or School Principal
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Substantial standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Work is considered moderate physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations
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Reviewed by: Employee's Signature
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Approval by: Supervisor's Signature
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The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.
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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.
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