Athletic Trainer

• →Provide on-site athletic training coverage for practices, home events and other activities required by the school.
• →Evaluate athletic injuries and develop appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans
• →Implement injury prevention techniques such as taping, bracing, and stretching
• →Provide immediate care and emergency response for injuries, including concussion management and first aid
• →Coordinate referrals to physicians and healthcare providers as needed
• →Effectively communicate with physicians, administrators, coaches, parents, and medical professionals regarding injury status and return to play decisions
• →Assist with the education of nutrition, hydration, and overall wellness for student athletes
• →Maintain confidential and accurate medical records
• →Maintain and keep athletic training supplies and inventory
• →Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of The Heritage School under the accreditation of the Southern Association of Independent Schools. 
• →Ensure compliance with policies and procedures with Georgia Independent Athletic Association.
• →Adhere to guidelines of the Georgia State Practice Act for athletic training
• →Participate as required in annual evaluation process
• →Perform such additional responsibilities as may be assigned by administrative personnel

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with others
• Be able to make sound clinical decisions under stress
• Able to prioritize patient care and administrative tasks in a fast paced environment
• Maintain satisfactory attendance as defined by system or local school handbook
• Be technologically proficient with EMR systems and modalities
• Take all necessary and reasonable steps to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities and yourself.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move between facilities for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

• Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Graduate from a CAATE accredited athletic training program. Must currently hold BOC certification and State of Georgia Athletic Training License. Must have current CPR/BLS certification.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Successful AT experience at the level to which assigned.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Multiple years of experience at the high school or collegiate setting