What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at Washington Administrative Center?
Sapulpa Public School is a 6A high school in Sapulpa, OK. We have around 800 student-athletes
in grades 7-12th, that make up the 17 sports.
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Athletic Trainer
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director/Head Athletic Trainer/Team Physician
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Must be BOC certified and possess, or is able to acquire,
state licensure by the beginning of position. First Aid/CPR certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
? Applied Knowledge: Athletic Trainers must have knowledge about a large range
of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other
healthcare professionals will be needed.
? Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions
regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions
per state licensure guidelines.
? Attention to Detail: Should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and
documentation.
? Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure
situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
? Must have ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or
no supervision.
Recommended/Preferred
? Master’s Degree
? Oklahoma Teaching Certification
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention
program for student athletes.
? Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by 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 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.
Rehabilitation/Reconditioning
? 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 proper use of exercise
equipment.
? Evaluate and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for
progression and return to practice and competition.
? Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and
therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
Administration
? Help coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening.
? Select, train, and supervise student assistants.
? Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and
other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
? Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional
supplies as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
? Supervise the work of student assistants.
Equipment Used:
? Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights,
whirlpool, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
? Maintain emotional control under stress.
? Continual walking and standing; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping, bending,
kneeling, and reaching.
? Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside.
? Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.
? Frequent statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
o Will travel with Varsity Football and Basketball/Wrestling.
