Hybrid High School Athletic Medical Personnel- Part time bei Contoocook Valley School District

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SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal and the Athletic Director, the Athletic Medical Personnel provides a wide range of prevention and treatment services for student-athlete injuries, rehabilitation, evaluation, reconditioning, education, and guidance; and performs related work as required.

POSITION TITLE:           High School Athletic Medical Personnel (Athletic Trainer)

REPORTS TO:           Director of Athletics & Co-Curriculars & High School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Licensed Medical Professional (Athletic Trainer, Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist, Emergency Medical Technician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant)

• Ability to prevent, evaluate, and treat sports-related injuries.

• Ability to develop and implement emergency action plans. 

• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals. 

• Have a strong understanding of concussion management and return-to-play protocols. 

• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation. 

• Educate coaches and athletes on injury prevention and health.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid students in the prevention of athletic injuries; tape and wrap athletes to prevent injury or re-injury; supply and assist students with straps, braces, and other adaptive equipment to assist with prevention or treatment of injury. 

• Identify, evaluate, and provide immediate first aid in response to athletic injuries; administer emergency first aid as necessary. 

• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation and reconditioning programs for injured students; assist students with specialized therapeutic exercises; perform demonstrations of proper exercise techniques and problems. 

• Operate a variety of first aid and adaptive equipment. 

• Maintain appropriate records on all injuries, treatments administered, physician’s diagnosis, treatment plans, prescriptions, physical examination reports, medical history forms, accident reports, and insurance forms; provides reports to coaches on injuries, medical reports, and treatment plans for athletes under treatment, as required.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.

• Provide on-site coverage of home athletic events (including practices and games).