Athletic Trainer 12 Months/35 Hours

RESUME AND CIVIL SERVICE MUST BE SUBMITTED.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is a professional position in a school district responsible for providing school personnel and students with advice and services on physical conditioning programs, training methods, screening procedures, injury prevention and the use of safety equipment for sports participation.  The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the School Physician and the Curriculum Supervisor for Physical Education.  General supervision is exercised over Athletic Coaches.  Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Good knowledge of short and long term effects of physical training as it affects respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive and musculoskeletal systems; good knowledge of proper material selection for athletic taping and protective devices; good knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; good knowledge of record maintenance; skill in recognizing athletic injuries and in identifying the extent and severity of those injuries; skill in the application of current athletic training procedures, theories and techniques; ability to provide first aid and sport injury emergency treatment; ability to work with elementary and secondary school age children; ability to communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical personnel, coaches and families of athletes; tact; goodjudgment; integrity; initiative; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.