Florence Unified School District #1
Job Description
Job Title: Athletic Trainer
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Athletic Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources
Prepared Date: 2/22/11
Approved By: Governing Board
Approved Date: 4/13/11
Summary Evaluates physical condition and advises and treats professional and amateur athletes to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Prescribes routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles.
· Recommends special diets to build up health and reduce overweight athletes.
· Renders first aid to injured players such as giving artificial respiration, cleaning and bandaging wounds, and applying heat and cold to promote healing.
· Calls Physician for injured persons as required.
· Wraps ankles, fingers, or wrists of athletes in synthetic skin, protecting gauze, and adhesive tape to support muscles and ligaments.
· Treats chronic minor injuries and related disabilities to maintain athletes' performance.
· Gives heat and diathermy treatments as prescribed by health service.
Education and/or Experience
Associate degree in Sports Medicine or a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer and/or Licensed Athletic Trainer through the state of AZ, Valid Arizona Drivers License
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands; the employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Terms of Employment
· Salary as established by the Governing Board
· 10 month position
· $6000 Stipend position
Clearances
· Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination
· Valid I-9 form
· Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint Clearance
Evaluation
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Athletic Director in accordance with Governing Board Policy.
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Athletic Trainer 4/13/11