WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ATHLETIC TRAINER CERTIFIED

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Tennessee

Certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification

REPORTS TO

Athletic Director

ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES

The management and provision of care of injuries to a physically active person as defined in the state practice act with the direction of a licensed physician. The term includes the rendering of emergency care, development of injury prevention programs and providing appropriate preventive devices for the physically active person. The term also includes the assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of the physically active person whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified athletic trainer. The term also includes the use of modalities such as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, sound, massage and the use of therapeutic exercise, reconditioning exercise and fitness programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide "Athletic Training Services" to student athletes under the direction of the team physician, or by written referral from a physician in accordance with the state athletic training practice act.
2. Provide "Athletic Training Services" for athletic contests/practices as determined by the Athletic Director and ATC.
3. Act as a liaison between physician, student athletes, parents and coaches.
4. Available for consult with elementary coaches, student athletes and parents.
5. Maintain accurate injury and treatment records and provide insurance claim forms for sports related injuries treated by a physician.
6. Keep a copy of all pre-participation physicals in the Training Room and distribute travel copies to appropriate coaches.
7. Assist Athletic Director as requested.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands are those activities required of a worker in a job. This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 40 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

1. May need to be able to move athletic equipment.

TEMPERMENT (PERSONAL TRAITS)

1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
2. Adaptability to deal with people.
3. Adaptability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform a task or job duty adequately.

1. Ability to schedule events and follow all policies.

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment with minor physical discomfort due to weather conditions affecting outside sports activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.