SPIRE Athletic Trainer

Job description:

ATC and certified strength

Primary and Secondary School: SPIRE Academy 5201 Spire Circle, Geneva, OH 44041

REPORTS TO: Performance Coach, Team Coach, Physicians

QUALIFICATIONS (YEARS OF EXPERIENCE): 6 months or more

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Must be ATC certified and possess state of Ohio athletic training licensure or certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Attention to Detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to clients/students, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic events identified in Athletic Training Program Coverage Policy.
• Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment
• Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility.
• Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician and community physicians.
• Complete (school systems) policies training to include: Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training and comply with the regulations therein.
• Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the school systems regulations, and outlined in the Athletic Injury Management section of the school’s athletic training program policies and procedures manual.
• Support and perform Strength and Conditioning coaching between ATC duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is medium demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position clients/students for examination. May assist clients/students as needed, helping them on and off the exam table and/or bed. Must be able to work in outdoor conditions.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

• Is there a background screening check that must be passed? Yes
• Is transportation to/from work a necessity? Yes
• Is holding a valid driver’s license a necessity? Yes

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Salary position
• Paid time off
• Free lunch
• Gym free for employees, and immediate family members receive 50% off.
• Camps: Get one week of non-boarding camp free each summer. If you enroll for two or more weeks, you’ll receive 50% off the additional weeks.
• Academy: There is a $5,000 athletic fee and a $10,000 tuition fee for non-boarding students.
• Leagues: Free for immediate family members.
• Clubs: You’ll receive 50% off registration fees, though travel fees are separate.
• Swim School: This program is free for all employees and their families.
• Apparel: Employees and their immediate family members get 35% off. Extended family members receive 25% off.
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life & Death
• 401K