ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE	PE/Health and Athletic Trainer
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT	Assigned High School
SALARY	Teacher Salary Schedule + Local Supplement Addition stipend for night activities
FLSA STATUS	Exempt
REPORTS TO	Principal
SUPERVISES	First Aid Responders and Student Assistants
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE	Monday – Friday; some evenings and weekends
WORK HOURS	50% teacher, 50% athletic trainer
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR	12

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 

1. Responsible for giving basic instruction to athletic staff members regarding the prevention and  care of injuries 
2. Responsible for training and supervising sports medicine student assistants, as well as scheduling  them 
3. Responsible for referring athletic injuries to physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment
4. Carry out appropriate instructions and treatment as directed by the (athlete’s) physician
5. Develop and supervise appropriate rehabilitation programs for athletes under the direction of the  physician 
6. Assist and advise the athletic staff regarding conditioning programs and the selection, care, and fitting of protective equipment 
7. Determine if a player is capable of continued participation in a game and/or practice if the player  is injured 
8. Responsible for the treatment and supervision of treatment for all athletic injuries
9. Responsible for the organization, inventory, and requisition of all training room supplies with the  advisement and approval of the athletic director 
10. Coordinate an extension of sports medicine services when appropriate 
11. Make and/or assist with proper arrangements for scheduling athletic physicals for student-athletes
12. Remain on campus and/or be available until 5:30 pm each school day during the winter and spring seasons to treat athletic injuries  
13. Coordinate an extension of sports medicine services when appropriate 
14. Responsible for the care and cleanliness of the athletic training room 
15. Responsible for the maintenance of student athletic files, which may include physicals, injury reports, treatment logs, etc. 
16. Utilize the proper administrative line of command and refer all requests of grievances through  proper channels 
17. Attend all required departmental meetings 
18. Provide documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations,  parental consent, and eligibility 
19. Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites
20. Advise the Athletic Director and Athletic Supervisor regarding any concerns and recommend  policy, method, or procedural changes 
21. Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant in the training room
22. Initiate programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies
23. Complete and submit proper paperwork regarding all disabling athletic injuries to the athletic office within 24 hours of the occurrence 
24. Properly mark and identify all equipment before issuing and/or storing 
25. Issue and/ or requisition equipment 
26. Check on the general cleanliness of the facility and be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of  specific sports equipment 
27. Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty
28. Instill in each athlete respect for each other, equipment, and school property, emphasizing care  and proper use of equipment 
29. Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Athletic Supervisor, and/or School Principal 

WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS	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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT	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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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
Reviewed by: Employee's Signature	Date
Approval by: Supervisor's Signature	Date
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.

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.

 

200 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 Version 9/27/17