Certified Athletic Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY
The Athletic Trainer provides medical athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of the Atlanta Public Schools Athletic Department, in concordance with team physicians and other healthcare professionals. Maintains all National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and Georgia Athletic Trainers Association (GATA) guidelines for Certified Athletic Trainers and abides by APS rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Maintains appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the Athletic Director and Team Physician
• Provides athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away varsity football games
• Assists the Athletic Department in resolving scheduling conflicts
• Acts as a liaison between family physicians, team physicians, emergency room personnel, the school district, coaches, athletes, and parents
• Maintains accurate records of injuries, treatments, referrals, and physician diagnosis and treatment plan
• Contributes data and expertise toward the development and growth of the APS Sports Medicine Program
• Schedules and participates in the pre-participation sports physicals
• Provides the coaches and athletic director with a list of athletes medically eligible to compete under state and national rules and regulations
• Assists coaches and athletic directors in implementation and recording lmPACT baseline concussion tests and post-concussive injury examination and testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• Current NATA Certification
• Valid driver’s license and availability of private transportation or the availability to get to off-site events
• Basic Life Support or CPR trainer
• BOC – ATC (Board of Certification for the Athlectic Trainer)

WORK EXPERIENCE:
• 1 year of student athletic training in high school, collegiate, professional, or medical field required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Knowledge and understanding of the basic and advanced aspects of sports
• Understanding of child growth, development, and behavior
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and monitoring strategies to identify student/athlete’s efforts, performance, strengths, and weaknesses
• Motivational techniques and strategies to improve individual and team performance
• An appreciation of the unique individual differences and maturation (physically, intellectually, emotionally) of student athletes
• Ability to provide training and coaching to improve individual players’ and team performance
• Ability to effectively organize and supervise practices, scrimmages, and games
• Ability to establish relationships and effectively communicate with both students and adults

COMPENSATION
Salary Grade: 126
Salary Range:  FY’23-24 APS Salary Schedule (All Positions)
Work Year: ANNUAL

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of
proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate
fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and
arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds
on a frequent basis. Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions;
work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Must be available to work evenings & weekends.
Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working h the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.