Athletic Trainer

POSITION: Athletic Trainer

LOCATION: Monroe High School

JOB SUMMARY:

The Athletic Trainer plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer will promote the health and safety of all participants in school-sponsored athletic activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s of Athletic Training degree or equivalent;

Current certification by the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers.

Have Current State licensure or eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia;

Current CPR/AED certification;

Experience working with adolescent athletes;

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team;

Ability to lift and carry athletic equipment and assist with athlete mobility.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishes and effective athletic training program for high school and middle school athletics;

Provides first aid and injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning for Dougherty County student athletes; makes appropriate physician referrals;

Provides coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season;

Coordinates the annual required athletic physicals and supervises the clearance of injured athletes prior to the and during the sport seasons;

Maintains a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic healthcare and recommended treatment, rehabilitation for all athletic injuries;

Assists coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods;

Maintains an effective and efficient athletic training room;

Files all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and incidents;

Maintains a daily treatment log;

Oversees the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory; provides the Athletic Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment;

Assists in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads and/or braces;

Creates a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks;

Shares professional literature relative to athletic training with the school’s coaching staff;

Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin on May 6, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.

THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

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About Us:

The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note:

This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.