Long Term Substitute Athletic Trainer

The Belchertown Public Schools is accepting applications for a long term substitute Athletic Trainer: 6 Week Assignment

Responsibilities

• Nature and Scope of Job: To provide athletic training services to student athletes engaged in interscholastic athletic activities which are conducted by Belchertown High School
• Provide and assist with preventative programs as needed, including
• Supervision of rehabilitation
• Appropriate application of protective taping, padding, wrapping, bracing, or dressing
• Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments;
• Provide appropriate preventive services
• Make appropriate medical referrals to physician when warranted and inform parents, school nurse, and athletic director of said referrals
• Develop and maintain Plan of Care with School Nurse and School Physician, when applicable
• Communicate with ambulance services, EMT's and all medical staff, when appropriate
• Develop and maintain protocols for emergency care with the approval of the School Nurse and Athletic Director; keeping coaches informed of the Emergency Action Plan
• Develop and maintain updated concussion guidelines with the District Physician
• Keep a cooperative working relationship with the School nurses and any other member of the medical staff
• Help maintain updated clearance lists
• Be aware of any medical condition of student athletes and their Individual Plan of Care for athletics
• Ensure that the training room is maintained in an orderly, functional, and sanitary manner
• Create and keep a positive training room environment for all student-athletes
• Attend athletic events in accordance with a schedule developed in consultation with the athletic director
• Provide Athletic training services during said athletic contests to visiting teams as well
• Develop and maintain a budget for the athletic training supplies
• Be the liaison between student-athlete, parents, coaches, physicians, and specialists
• Ensure the safety and well being of all student athletes on and off the field
• Ensure the adherence to the MIAA and district policies regarding athletic participation and play with respect to medical safety and clearance
• Protect the confidentiality of records and information about student athletes
• Assist the Athletic Director as requested to perform other duties and responsibilities that are within the scope and law of athletic training
• Administer and maintain records of all concussion-related testing and protocols, communicating with the school nurse with respect to any clearance/return to play and/or full academic participation
• Communicate needs and concerns to parents in a timely manner in reference to injuries