About This Role
This role supports student health and safety, promotes wellness, and ensures compliance with district, state, and professional standards. The Athletic Trainer collaborates with physicians, coaches, school staff, and families to facilitate safe participation and return-to-play decisions.
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive athletic training services, including injury prevention, clinical evaluation, immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes, as well as concussion recognition and management in compliance with Virginia law, including return-to-play protocols
- Implements evidence-based practices aligned with state licensure and professional standards
- Coordinates and verifies pre-participation physical examinations and medical eligibility for student-athletes
- Develops and implements plans for athletic training coverage at all athletic events in accordance with policy
- Ensures appropriate medical coverage for practices and competitions
- Monitors environmental conditions (e.g., heat index, weather) and modifies activity in accordance with Virginia High School League (VHSL) and district safety guidelines
- Develops, implements, and maintains venue- and condition-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
- Responds effectively to emergencies, ensuring the safety of all participants
- Ensures AED accessibility, maintenance, and compliance with sudden cardiac arrest prevention requirements
- Maintains accurate, thorough, and up-to-date medical records for all athletic injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation plans in compliance with district policies and applicable laws
- Maintains confidentiality of student health information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including FERPA and HIPAA as applicable
- Establishes daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility
- Manages and maintains the athletic training room to ensure a safe and effective treatment environment
- Develops and manages the budget for athletic training supplies and equipment
- Maintains inventory and ensures proper procurement and maintenance of necessary resources
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with team physicians, community healthcare providers, school nurses, coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and families
- Communicates clearly regarding injuries, treatment plans, and return-to-play decisions in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with state law and school division policy
- Initiates, administers, and supervises an athletic training student-aide program in accordance with school guidelines, state law and scope-of-practice limitations
- Develops and delivers professional development for coaches and staff as needed