SUMMARY:  Under basic supervision, collaborates with physicians to optimize student athlete activity and participation in athletics. Works to create a safe playing environment for students by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides guidance to coaches and student athletes regarding injury prevention and daily health habits.
• Provides services to both teams during home events and travels with athletic teams as needed.
• Provides water, supplies, and athletic taping for practice(s) and competitions.
• Responsible for recruiting, training and supervising student trainers. Schedules student trainers for athletic competitions (both home and away) and practices.
• Provides first aid and injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for student athletes.
• Responsible for referring athletes to their personal physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment. Maintains contact with parents regarding athletic health care and treatment.
• Supervises the utilization of the facilities and equipment needed by the students and staff for any rehabilitation or treatment of athletic related injuries.
• Assists in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including but not limited to taping, pads, and braces.
• Supervises the clearance of injured athletes prior to, and during the sports seasons.
• Manages the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room. Maintains athletic training room inventory and ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Stores and inventories supplies and equipment. Allocates each team appropriate medical equipment and supplies.
• Provides the Athletic Coordinator with an annual budget estimate for supplies and equipment. Files all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and incidents. Maintains daily treatment log.
• Promotes a positive and competitive attitude throughout the entire athletic department and models an athletic lifestyle.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training; AND 750 hours of clinical rotations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required License and Certification:

• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Arizona Athletic Trainer Certification.
• First aid, CPR, and AED Certification.

Required Knowledge of:

• Arizona Interscholastic Association Bylaws.
• National Athletic Trainers Association rules, regulations, and code of ethics.
• District and Department policies and procedures.

Required Skills in:

• Assessing, identifying, and treating various athletic injuries.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
• Coordinating and directing athletic events.
• Practicing methods involved in providing quality customer service.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment as well as outdoors.
• May involve occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds or lifting student athletes