HYPV0346388-0000
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2025-06-13T00:00:00
The Hyde Park school community has high expectations and standards for all students. We challenge and inspire individuals to become creative and critical thinkers who make ethical choices. Our students will be able to work both independently and collaboratively to solve problems. They will become life-long learners and responsible citizens in a democratic society, and be prepared for the demands of a highly technological and global community.Our schools provide nurturing, respectful environments that develop and support the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and aesthetic development of our students. We celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all students, emphasizing the importance of contributing to the greater community. The Board of Education, teachers, administrators, school staff, parents, students and community members all share the Hyde Park Central School District Strategic Coherence Plan responsibility for education in Hyde Park. The Hyde Park Central School District is dedicated to continuous improvement and is committed to maintaining the flexibility necessary to anticipate and respond to a changing world.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:Provides for the care, prevention and treatment of athletic injuries and/or improves physical fitness ofathletes for participation in various sports programs. Under the general supervision of a licensedphysician and the District Athletic Director, incumbents of this position are responsible for the care andprevention and treatment of athletic injuries involving student athletes. In accordance with Section 8532of New York State Education Law, the practice of the profession of athletic training is defined as theapplication of principles, methods and procedures for managing athletic injuries, which shall include thepreconditioning, conditioning and reconditioning of an individual who has suffered an athletic injurythrough the use of appropriate preventative and supportive devices, under the supervision of a physicianand recognizing illness and referring to the appropriate medical professional with implementation oftreatment pursuant to physician’s orders. Athletic training includes instructions to coaches, athletes,parents, medical personnel and communities in the area of care and prevention of athletic injuries.Incumbents exercise independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision may beexercised over paid or volunteer student assistants.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES:Typical work activities for incumbent in this title include those listed below in addition to those workactivities performed by dispatch staff. They are indicative of the level and types of activities performedby incumbent in this title. They are not meant to be all inclusive and do not preclude a supervisor fromassigning activities not listed which could be reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee inthis title.1. Provides first aid, CPR, and coordinates emergency transportation, as necessary;2. Conducts initial evaluation following an injury and makes a decision regarding management ofthe injury;3. Establishes and implements a program for the purpose of minimizing injuries which includesconditioning programs, judicious equipment selection, athletic activity safety checks anddetermination of physical fitness for participation in intended activities;4. Provides student athletes, parents, coaches and school staff with information regarding soundhealth habits and injury care and prevention practices;5. Maintains an inventory and determines the need for athletic training supplies, equipment andmaintenance services;6. Establishes and maintains detailed records on student athletes including sports physicals,incident report forms and prepares reports, as required;7. Informs coaches as to whether an injured athlete may resume participation in athletic activities;8. Determines if student athletes need joint or muscular support and performs the taping of ankles,wrists, fingers or wrapping of muscles such as hamstrings, quadriceps, etc., to enable studentathletes return to functional athletic performance;9. Establish communication with school nurse(s) and the school’s Chief Medical Officer regardingmedical conditions, injuries and involvement in the Return to Play Protocol for the Concussionsfor students;10. Keeps records of equipment utilization and condition and periodically inventories equipment.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of sports medicine; thorough knowledgeof Advanced First Aid, CPR and emergency management procedures; good knowledge of Federal,State and local laws, rules, and regulations related to athletic training; good knowledge of theoperation and maintenance of the equipment utilized in an athletic training setting; workingknowledge of anatomy and medical terminology; ability to establish and maintain effectiveworking relationships with others; ability to understand and empathize with the needs and concernsof others; ability to interview student athletes and obtain necessary information; ability to motivateand encourage the injured athlete during reconditioning; ability to evaluate, plan and coordinate theappropriate care of injured athletes; ability to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, wordprocessing, calendar, e-mail and database software; ability to keep accurate records and preparereports, as necessary; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to get along well withothers; accuracy; dependability; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the dutiesof the position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of valid New York State licensure as a certified athletic trainer in accordance withArticle 162 of the New York State Education Law.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Appointing authority may require possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motorvehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.2. Appointing authority may require possession of valid Basic Life Support for HealthcareProviders (BLS) certification at time of appointment and to maintain position.CIVIL DIVISION USE ONLY:JURISDICTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: Competitive
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Hyde Park CSD
Mid-Hudson Valley
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