25-26 KGHS Athletic Trainer na King George County Schools

Position Open Until Filled

General Description:  Assumes the responsibility and obligation of establishing and maintaining an athletic training program, in all sports. 

• Coordinatesand organizes the daily Athletic Trainer functions with the Athletic Director and coaches
• Completes all reporting requirements for the division
• Reviews student physicals and releases to ensure authenticity.
• Must be skilled in communicating to parents and staff. I
• Is expected to meet the school's professional, clinical, technical, communication and documentation requirements and standards and to make decisions based on established National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) guidelines

Responsibilities:

1. • Coordinates and organizes the daily Athletic Trainer functions with the Athletic Director and coaches at each high school
   • Completes all reporting required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
   • Reviews student physicals and releases to ensure authenticity
   • Responsible for prevention, emergency care, first aid, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes under his/her care using appropriate and established programs
   • Serves as liaison between the team physician, the athlete, the athlete’s parents, and coaching staff
   • Assesses readiness to play and provides clearances when necessary
   • Serves as consultant to coaching staff on conditioning, nutrition, and protective equipment
   • Maintains records including injury reports, home care instructions, referrals, treatment records, rehabilitation progress notes, and insurance information; and communicates this information to others as need
   • Provides education and supervision for athletes and students
   • Sets up fields for games and practices
   • Monitors weather conditions and directs protocols
   • Provides medical coverage for practices and sporting events as scheduled with the Athletic Director
   • Coordinates EMS/Physician coverage when needed
   • Maintains emergency response equipment and performs inspections as needed
   • Performs related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with the school/division policies and practices

Required Qualifications:

• Must hold licensure through the Virginia Board of Medicine to engage in the practice of athletic training
• Must hold certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
• Must hold a valid Virginia driver’s license

Salary:  See THIS LINK for current salary scales.

Educational Supplements:

Master's: +7% of base salary
BA + 15: $750

Teacher National Board Certification: $2,000

Doctorate: $2000

Additional Information:

This is an 11-month/220 day position annually