Proviso Township High Schools
Spring Trainer
Proviso Township High Schools, Maywood, Illinois, United States, 60153
Position Type:Athletics/Activities/Athletic Trainer
Date Posted:7/25/2024
Location:Proviso East High School
Date Available:Upon Approval
Closing Date:Until FilledTITLE:
Spring Trainer
DEPARTMENT:
Athletics
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.Athletics experience preferred.Bachelor's Degree preferred.
REPORTS TO : Athletic Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Provide athletic trainer coverage for high school athletic programs.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The athletic trainer will practice said profession within the parameters of the Illinois Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the Illinois Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners, and will follow both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. These duties are based on the needs of the school and its athletic programs. The athletic trainer's duties should not be considered all inclusive. The Athletic Director, as necessary, shall modify duties. The athletic trainer will be present at home athletic contests and practices and shall attend other post-season and home-hosted contests as directed by the Athletic Director:
• Establish an effective athletic training program for high school athletics.• Provide 1st aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for student-athletes. The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referral.• Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season.• Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons.• Maintain a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.• Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods.• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.• Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.• Maintain a daily treatment log.• Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory. Provide the Athletic Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.• Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment.• Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads or braces.• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks• Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school's coaching staff.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:12 month position. The athletic trainer will work in accordance with a weekly schedule to be determined by the Athletic Director. Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.
Date Posted:7/25/2024
Location:Proviso East High School
Date Available:Upon Approval
Closing Date:Until FilledTITLE:
Spring Trainer
DEPARTMENT:
Athletics
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.Athletics experience preferred.Bachelor's Degree preferred.
REPORTS TO : Athletic Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Provide athletic trainer coverage for high school athletic programs.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The athletic trainer will practice said profession within the parameters of the Illinois Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the Illinois Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners, and will follow both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. These duties are based on the needs of the school and its athletic programs. The athletic trainer's duties should not be considered all inclusive. The Athletic Director, as necessary, shall modify duties. The athletic trainer will be present at home athletic contests and practices and shall attend other post-season and home-hosted contests as directed by the Athletic Director:
• Establish an effective athletic training program for high school athletics.• Provide 1st aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for student-athletes. The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referral.• Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season.• Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons.• Maintain a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.• Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods.• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.• Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.• Maintain a daily treatment log.• Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory. Provide the Athletic Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.• Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment.• Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads or braces.• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks• Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school's coaching staff.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:12 month position. The athletic trainer will work in accordance with a weekly schedule to be determined by the Athletic Director. Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.