Athletic Trainer

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind academically or have been considered "hard to support" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The work involves responsibility for assisting coaches in the development and presentation of first aid training and implementation, providing instruction to athletes on the prevention of injuries, and the development of curriculum and instruction for student trainers. An employee in this class is responsible for rendering first aide, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other emergency measures when needed due to athletic injuries. The incumbent maintains and administers prescribed rehabilitation and treatment programs. This position is supervised by either an educational administrator or athletic coach. Considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement is allowed in such areas as rendering first aide, curriculum development and training. An employee is this class typically does not exercise supervision. Does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide practice and home game care for varsity, junior-varsity and modified events.
• Provide away game care for varsity football and all post-season teams as able.
• Renders first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), cleaning and bandaging of wounds, applying heat or cold to promote healing.
• Maintains and administers prescribed rehabilitation and treatment.
• Supervises the training room.
• Provides instruction to coaches and athletes regarding prevention of athletic injuries.
• Administers preventative taping, bandaging, and wrapping.
• Assists in the coordination of medical examination for student athletes.
• Provides First Aid CPR and AED training for coaches.
• Maintains fully supplied first aid kits for all teams, orders necessary supplies in coordination with the athletic department.
• Maintains and tracks all AEDs for the athletic department.
• Advises the Director of Physical Education and Athletics as to the safety condition of athletic equipment and facilities.
• Maintains up-to-date records of injuries, treatment, referrals and other related data regarding athletic injuries.
• Assists coaches with conditioning, weight training and injury prevention programs.
• Applies, fits and adjusts protective equipment and instructs coaches and athletes as to the methods of same.
• Recommends to student athletes how to relieve soreness, strains and bruises.
• Prepares student accident reports.
• Maintains records of all coaches First Aid, CPR, AED, and concussion management certifications.
• Completes seasonal and annual reports indicating injury trends, cost-savings for the school district.
   

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
• Thorough knowledge of athletic conditioning techniques and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of first aid procedures.
• Ability to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Ability to establish and maintain a productive working relationship with coaches, parents and athletes.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
   

POSITION HOURS: 

35 hours per week, 10 months per year

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a regionally accredited New York State registered college or university with a baccalaureate degree in physical education, health, recreation, sports medicine or a related field.
•  Possession of a National Athletic Trainers Certificate from the National Athletic Trainers Association; or, completion of a course of study comparable to that required for certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association at time of appointment; or, possession of an active New York State Registration Certificate to practice as an Athletic Trainer.
  
   

SALARY/SALARY RANGE: Per the Unit 1 Contractual Agreement.