Athletic Trainer jobs in Utica, NY

Job Title: Athletics Trainer
Job Category: Athletics
Job Location: District Wide with Initial Location - Athletics
Hourly Rate: $36.39
Application Due Date: 1/11/24
Anticipated Position Start Date: 2/5/24
Hours Per Day: 8
Months Per Year: 10 plus 20 days in the summer

The Athletic Trainer provides 'Athletic Training Services' to student athletes under the direction of the Medical Director and in accordance with State Athletic Training Practice Act.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• BS Degree in Sports Medicine, NATABOC Certification, eligible for or in possession of NYS license and current APR/AED certification.
• Successful candidate for this position must score within the top three on a civil service exam for Athletic Trainer for permanent appointment.

• Persons must have a high aptitude of assessment, treatment and prevention techniques as well as referral services.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Maintain appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the School Medical Director.

2. Provide athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away varsity football games. If a conflict arises between an away varsity football game and a home contest, the varsity football event will supersede.

3. Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents.

4. Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and provide insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician.

5. Develop and maintain a budget for the athletic training program.

6. Schedule and be present for pre-participation sports physicals.

7. Provide the coaches and athletic director with a list of athletes medically eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations.

8. Assist the athletic director as requested.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.39 per hour

Work Location: In person