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NEOGOV · 1 hour ago

Athletic Trainer Substitute Pool

Eugene, OR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$231/d - $231/d

NEOGOV is associated with the Eugene School District 4J, which is seeking an Athletic Trainer Substitute Pool. The role involves coordinating daily athletic training functions, providing emergency care, and supporting athletes' rehabilitation and injury prevention efforts.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for prevention, emergency care, first aid, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes under his/her care

Serve as liaison between the team physician, the athlete, the athlete's parents, and coaching staff

Consultant to coaching staff on conditioning, nutrition, and protective equipment

Assist with prevention of injuries including education for athletes and Athletic Trainers, identifying factors that put athletes "at risk", correcting deficiencies in athletes as deemed necessary, as well as taping and bracing

Provide emergency care and first aid including availability of necessary equipment, communication procedures for emergency situations, and prompt, accurate triage

Evaluate acute and chronic injuries and refer to the team physician or specialist where appropriate. Help decide if a player may return to competition following an injury

Treat athletic injuries with protection, rest, ice, compression, evaluation, support, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cold/heat/ and hydrotherapy as needed or prescribed with the availability of modalities

Develop, supervise, evaluate, and modify individual exercise programs for rehabilitation to help athletes return to a pre-injury status

Maintain records including injury reports, home care instructions, referrals, treatment records, rehabilitation progress notes, and insurance information

Secure training room equipment and supplies as needed

Provide education and supervision for athletes and students

Cover team practices allowing access to the athletic training room

Cover sporting events as scheduled with the athletic director

Establishment of a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement for all students while considering the background and developmental level of the individual students

Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, correspondence and notices

Maintains accurate and complete student documentation as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations

Attends conferences, workshop and other professional development to maintain current knowledge of profession

Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality

Collaborates with school personnel to develop school-wide initiatives to make schools safer and more effective

Make the training room facilities and medical attention available to school athletes with arrangements made by the coach and the Athletic Trainer

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Board of Certification (BOC)First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationOregon Health LicensingCommunication SkillsBilingual ProficiencyMulticultural ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Board of Certification (BOC)

Current Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) registration

Valid driver's license

Hold and maintain first aid certification and CPR certification

Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines

Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to work collaboratively with a broad and diverse population of students, families, peers and colleagues

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions

Knowledge and training in first aid procedures should be required for handling athletic related injuries

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hard wood floors. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments

Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work is required. Must be able to work under stressful conditions

Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of various weight/heights

Must be able to push carts with athletic equipment on them

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances

Must demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions to subordinates

Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances

Maintain regular attendance to work and work related activities. Is punctual to meetings, completes work assignments with deadlines, and follows established schedules

Specialist is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting

Specialist maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron. Uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved

Follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulleting, announcements, applicable to Athletic Trainer position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority

Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators and District Standards for Performance

Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations

Job related experience within specialized field is required