PE Teacher/Athletic Trainer

This position serves as a 50% Teacher and 50% Athletic Trainer. PE/Health Certification is recommended but other teaching certifications can be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for giving basic instruction to athletic staff members regarding the prevention and care of injuries.
• Responsible for training and supervising sports medicine student assistants, as well as scheduling them.
• Responsible for referring athletic injuries to physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment.
• Carry out appropriate instructions and treatment as directed by the (athlete’s) physician.
• Develop and supervise appropriate rehabilitation programs for athletes under the direction of the physician.
• Assist and advise the athletic staff regarding conditioning programs and the selection, care, and fitting of protective equipment.
• Determine if a player is capable of continued participation in a game and/or practice if the player is injured.
• Responsible for the treatment and supervision of treatment for all athletic injuries.
• Responsible for the organization, inventory, and requisition of all training room supplies with the advisement and approval of the athletic director.
• Coordinate an extension of sports medicine services when appropriate.
• Make and/or assist with proper arrangements for scheduling athletic physicals for student-athletes.
• Remain on campus and/or be available until 5:30 pm each school day during the winter and spring seasons to treat athletic injuries.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of classroom and athletic training experience at the middle or high school level.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.