It is the primary responsibility of the Athletic Trainer to work side by side with coaches and athletes of all sports with specific training needs. This position will range between 25-35 hours a week during the school year. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Working with coaches, athletes, and medical professionals to evaluate the player condition.
• Creating exercise and nutrition plans.
• Speaking to coaches, family members, and athletes to set health and fitness goals.
• Designing training and rehabilitation programs for athletes.
• Using knowledge of sports-related injuries to diagnose and treat athletes.
• Referring athletes to another doctor or other medical staff members.
• Assisting and monitoring injured players as they heal and progress towards recovery.
• Maintaining records relating to athlete condition and training, diet, and treatment plans.
• Handling clerical tasks, such as maintaining inventory, assisting with budgets, or restocking supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven education or experience may be desired.
• Strong understanding of the challenges athletes face, proper nutrition, sports injuries, and treatment options.
• Understanding of first-aid treatments, massage, and physical therapy techniques and equipment.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position’s duties are normally performed in a standard work environment based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort is required; therefore, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she may be required to walk or sit for extended periods and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other similar machines.  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are dynamic. This requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours. The employee will be using his or her personal vehicle; therefore, he or she must hold a valid driver’s license in the state where he or she is based and have appropriate auto insurance as required by law. The employee needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work assignments, and do well under pressure. He or she must also demonstrate professionalism and integrity, take initiative, and exercise confidentiality. Finally, the employee must understand and apply all school policies and procedures, follow instructions, be detailed oriented, and have good follow-through on all projects.

NOTES:

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. The description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities stated above are the only duties to be performed by the individual(s) within this position. All requirements, skills, and abilities included here have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform this position. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow other instructions or perform other duties instructed by his/her supervisor that is consistent with the purpose of this position, department, and/or school objectives. Destiny Christian Academy expressly reserves the right to change this job description and the duties assigned to the individual periodically as deemed appropriate in Destiny Christian Academy’s sole discretion.

This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract or otherwise guarantee employment. Employment is at will and can be terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice by either party.