Athletic Trainer

Position Type: Anticipated Openings/Teacher Date Posted: 8/28/2024 Location: Hackensack High School Date Available: 10/01/2024 Closing Date: Until Filled ATHLETIC TRAINER HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL YEAR Description: Athletic Trainer Job Summary: Professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Works with high school athletes and are responsible for ensuring their safety and well-being during physical activities. Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted. Apply protective or injury preventive devices such as tapes, bandages, and braces. Recognize and evaluate injuries and provide immediate care. Develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. Counsel athletes on topics such as dietary and hydration needs, training methods, and injury prevention. Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians. Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. Guide athletes on proper use of equipment. Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting warm-up and cool-down exercises. Document and maintain records of athlete injuries, treatment plans, and progress. Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment Qualifications: State of NJ School Athletic Trainer Certificate NJ Board of Medical Examiners license as Athletic Trainer Athletic training experience for High School athletic teams Experience working with students in a diverse, multi-cultural environment, a plus Working Conditions: Hackensack High School - hours/days may vary Salary: As per HBOE/HEA Agreement Application Procedure: Apply online via Frontline/AppliTrack Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed and a recommendation made to the Superintendent of Schools for Board approval.

Created: 2024-10-19