Job Description

TITLE: ATHLETIC TRAINER DATE: July 24, 2024

REPORTS TO: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR APPLY BY: August 7, 2024

JOB SUMMARY: Provide Athletic Trainer Services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. The Athletic Trainer must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited professional athletic training education program and pass a comprehensive test administered by the Board of Certification (ATC certified). Once certified, the Trainer must maintain their certification through ongoing continuing education requirements. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide physical medicine and rehabilitation services to West Branch ASD athletes


2. Provide athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away varsity football games. (If a conflict arises between an away varsity football game and a home contest, the varsity football event will supersede.)


3. Provide on-site recognition, evaluation and immediate treatment of illnesses and injuries


4. Facilitate and perform rehabilitation and reconditioning


5. Coordinate care with physicians and other health professionals


6. Maintain appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the team physician


7. Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and provide insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician


8. Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes, and their parents


9. Schedule and be present for pre-participation sports physicals


10. Determine the athlete’s readiness to participate in sports


11. Provide the coaches and athletic director with a list of athletes medically eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations


12. Maintain additional certifications: hydration testing; concussion evaluation; others (as mandated)


13. Promote safe and appropriate practice techniques


14. Advise on the selection, fit, function and maintenance of athletic equipment


15. Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive emergency action plan

1. Develop injury and illness prevention strategies


2. Develop annual budget for Athletic Trainer’s office, including detailed supplies requisition for each upcoming school year

1. Perform other job-related duties as required by the Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training; current ATC certification.

Must provide current Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance, and Federal

Fingerprinting. Must obtain a physical and Tuberculin test, with resulting forms provided to the

district.

Please respond by August 7, 2024, to:

Stacey Guenot, Secretary

sguenot@westbranch.org

West Branch Area School District

516 Allport Cutoff

Morrisdale, PA 16858

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