RHCN0302763-0000
2024-04-15T00:00:00
2024-04-12T00:00:00
THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT – APPOINTED PERSON MUST TAKE THE ATHLETIC TRAINER CIVIL SERVICE EXAM WHEN NEXT ADMINISTERED AND SCORE IN A RANGE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION. IF THE APPOINTEE DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBLE LIST, THE APPOINTEE MAY NOT CONTINUE TO HOLD THE POSITIONCLASSIFICATION: 11 MONTHS - BENEFITTEDThis is a responsible professional position involving planning and implementation of an athletic training program for student athletes. The athletic training program must provide care and treatment of athletic injuries, as well as training regarding prevention of athletic injuries, in accordance with Section 8532 of New York State Education Law. Duties include the management of athletic injuries/illnesses, including preconditioning, conditioning and reconditioning through use of appropriate preventative and supportive devices, under the supervision of a physician. Responsibilities also include providing instruction and advice to athletes, parents, medical personnel and communities in the area of care and prevention of athletic injuries. Work is performed under general supervision of a licensed physician and the school district Athletic Director, with considerable leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision may be exercised over paid or volunteer student assistants. Does related work as required. The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.Plans and implements an athletic training program, working closely with school district athletic director to integrate the training program into the overall athletic program of the school district;Provides training, instruction, and strategies relative to minimizing injuries, such as conditioning programs, judicious equipment selection, athletic activity safety checks and determination of physical fitness for participation in intended activities;Provides for the care, prevention and treatment of athletic injuries and/or improves physical fitness of athletes for participation in various sports programs;Develops and maintains athletic training program budget in conjunction with the Athletic Director;Maintains detailed records on student athletes including injuries, and treatments;Provides student athletes, parents, coaches and school staff with information regarding sound health habits and injury care and prevention practices;Provides athletic training services for all home athletic contests and varsity football games; away contests determined by the Athletic Director;Conducts initial evaluation following any injury and makes decisions regarding management of the injury;Provides first aid, CPR, and coordinates emergency transportation, as necessary;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 student athletes return to functional athletic performance;Administers the N.Y.S. Concussion Management 5 Step ProtocolApplies appropriate physical therapy, as allowed by law, and/or conditioning for the rehabilitation of an athletic injury;Refers student athletes and/or families to appropriate physicians, as required;Acts as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents;Monitors the healing progress of injuries, reintegrates student athletes into activities as appropriate;Informs coaches and/or athletic director about whether an injured athlete may resume participation in athletic activities, and provides lists of athletes medically eligible to compete, as requested;Operates a personal computer, peripheral equipment, calculator and other related office equipment in performing work assignments;Creates and helps implement emergency action plans;Assists the athletic director, as requested;May attend training events and/or conferences as required to maintain proficiency.We are an equal opportunity employer and employment is based on qualifications, merit, and need. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Red Hook CSD
Mid-Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed