Head Athletic Trainer and Sports Medicine Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Athletics Department JOB STATUS: Full Time POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A REPORTS TO: Athletic Director GRADE/LEVEL: P-12 F.L.S.A: Exempt WORK SCHEDULE: 240 contracted days POSITION SUMMARY Develops, prescribes, and evaluates a comprehensive athletic healthcare system whereby student athletes can maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition in grades 7-12.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To supervise and oversee Athletic Training staff members, including Assistant Athletic Trainers and Athletic Training Student Aides. To supervise the Athletic Training Room, which includes requisitioning and storing of medical supplies and equipment. To develop schedules for medical coverage of athletic practices and events, with higher risk sports taking precedence.

To coordinate all continuing education conferences, including registration, per diem, travel, and accommodations. To meet with Athletic Director on a regular basis at an interval to be determined by the involved parties to discuss the overall direction of the Athletic Training Program as well as any issues that may develop.

To act as a consultant to coaching staff in the development of conditioning protocols during pre-season, in-season, and post-season training. To administer proper first aid protocols, to include management of head, neck, and spine injuries as well as the implementation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED).

To develop and implement the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for Athletics. Review EAP annually and update as needed. To coordinate annual meeting between the Athletic Training Staff, Athletic Director, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Department, and School Resource Officers to review EAP for Athletics. To conduct in-service training as directed by the Athletic Director or as requested by school district administration.

To conduct pre-season parent meetings as required by Arkansas law to provide the most current information regarding heat illness, concussions, and communicable diseases. To evaluate, assess, prevent, and rehabilitate athletic injuries and chronic conditions or illnesses of student athletes. Evaluate and refer staff and faculty for medical treatment as requested.

To develop and implement specific medical protocols in conjunction with the team physician(s) in keeping with most current best practices. To assist parents of student athletes in coordinating appointments to the proper physician as necessary. To maintain open lines of communication with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists,school nurses, and other medical professionals deemed necessary to the health of student athletes.

To coordinate and secure team physicians. To coordinate annual athletic physicals, including securing location, physicians, athletic trainers, and other necessary medical and administrative staff. To maintain student athlete physicals to include documentation, filing, and expiration dates. To inspect, fit, and maintain bracing equipment.

To act as consultant to coaching staff in proper fitting and inspection of athletic equipment. To maintain open line of communication with coaching staff regarding injuries, weather conditions, student athletes return-to-play, and other items of importance as necessary. To monitor and evaluate practice and playing conditions regarding weather (heat, cold, severe weather).

To consult with administration during games regarding the suspension of play due to severe weather conditions. To provide medical assistance to visiting teams without medical coverage as needed and requested. To communicate with the Athletic Training staff of visiting teams and assist as needed. To report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.

To report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Athletic Director EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Minimum of Bachelor's Degree with an accredited educational institution and endorsements in the areas of the teaching assignment; Required Master's Degree: Preferred; Other requirements per job description.

EXPERIENCE One year experience in a job related field or educational equivalency is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Hand-eye and mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive movements. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects often.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions. The HSSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.

It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the HSSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the HSSD may deem appropriate.

The Hot Springs School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Hot Springs School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.