Athletic Trainer Job at Newark Central School District in Queens Village

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative Only):Rendersfirst aide, including CPR, cleaning and bandaging of wounds, applying heat or cold to prompt healing Attends athletic events, requires a flexible work schedule, evenings, weekends, as needed Collaborates and communicates with the school physician/organization regarding health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation of all athletic injuries Oversees the management of and ordering of supplies and equipment Maintains and administers prescribed rehabilitation and treatment Provides instruction to coaches and athletes regarding prevention of athletic injuries Administers preventative taping, bandaging, and wrapping Assists in the coordination of medical examinations for student athletes Maintains fully supplied first aid kits for all teams Advises the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athleticsas to the safety condition of athletic equipment and facilities Maintains up-to-date records of injuries, treatment, referrals and other related data regarding athletics Assists coaches with condition, weight training and injury prevention programs Applies, fits, and adjusts protective equipment and instructs coaches and athletes as to the methods of the same Recommends to student athletes how to relieve soreness, strains, bruises Prepares student accident reports All other duties as assigned by the supervisor FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Thorough knowledge of sports medicine; thorough knowledge of Advance First Aid; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of health care equipment used; skill in the application of athletic health care techniques; ability to evaluate, plan and coordinate the appropriate care of injured athletes; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to motivate and encourage the injured athletes during reconditioning; ability to get along with others; ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports as necessary; ability to respond positively to distressing human situations; willingness to be exposed to disagreeable conditions such as offensive sights, odors, blood, etc.; good judgement; dependability; courtesy; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of position.