Worth County School District is hiring: Athletic Trainer in Sylvester

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance and maintain availability consistent with assigned athletic schedules. Establish and maintain a comprehensive athletic training program supporting Worth County Schools athletics, including high school and middle school programs as assigned. Provide on-site prevention, evaluation, immediate and emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for athletic injuries and illnesses within the Athletic Trainer's scope of practice. Assess injury risk and implement injury-prevention, wellness, conditioning, and education strategies appropriate to student-athlete needs. Maintain and implement emergency action procedures and support district and GHSA safety requirements related to concussion management, heat acclimatization and hydration, sudden cardiac arrest, and other athletic health risks. Monitor environmental conditions, athletic facilities, equipment, and hydration practices and communicate identified safety concerns to appropriate personnel. Coordinate athlete medical clearance processes and assist with pre-participation physical documentation and eligibility-related health requirements. Document all student-athlete encounters, injuries, treatments, rehabilitation activities, restrictions, referrals, and return-to-play status in accordance with district procedures and applicable requirements. Communicate with physicians, other healthcare providers, administrators, coaches, school nurses, students, and parents/guardians regarding injury status, restrictions, treatment plans, rehabilitation progress, and safe return to participation, while maintaining required confidentiality.1Provide sport-related accommodation and participation recommendations for student-athletes with medical restrictions or limitations within the Athletic Trainer's scope of practice. Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes in accordance with sports medicine standard operating procedures, physician direction when applicable, Georgia law, and professional standards. Provide onsite athletic healthcare coverage for assigned home practices, contests, and GHSA-sanctioned competitions and travel to away events as assigned. Serve as a primary point of contact for athletic healthcare needs during assigned practices and competitions. Partner with coaches and athletic staff on injury-prevention strategies, safe conditioning practices, and sports medicine education. Provide training or professional learning to coaches and athletic personnel on relevant student-athlete health and safety practices as assigned. Assist with fitting, application, and maintenance of protective equipment, braces, taping, and other injury-prevention supports. Maintain athletic training supplies and equipment, monitor inventory, and assist with budget planning and purchasing as assigned. Work toward the development and supervision of a Student Trainer Program when appropriate and approved by district administration. Act in a professional manner, provide appropriate service to students and the public, and maintain a professional appearance consistent with job responsibilities. Comply with school, district, state, federal, GHSA, licensure, and professional requirements applicable to the position. Maintain confidentiality of student and medical information and follow established district procedures and chain of command. Show initiative, exercise sound professional judgment, and perform routine responsibilities with limited direct supervision. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, District Athletic Director, Superintendent, or designee. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:190-day position. Salary based on board-approved certified salary schedule. EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal, athletic director, or designee.