Athletic Trainer

City of New Haven
Within Local 3144 Range 9: $68,539 annualized
United States, Connecticut, New Haven
165 Church Street (Show on map)
Jan 25, 2025
Introduction f you are passionate about athlete health, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, and you thrive in a dynamic and diverse educational environment, we invite you to apply. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our student athletes. REPORTS TO PRIMARY FUNCTIONS As a part of the school health care team, services provided by our athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. The Athletic Trainer will evaluate New Haven student athletes' conditions, injuries, and illnesses, conduct diagnostic tests, exercises and communicate the results with medical professionals as needed. Athletic Trainers work with medical professionals, coaches, and student athletes to ensure that players are ready to play and receive proper treatment in the event of illness or injury. Position reports to the New Haven Board of Education Athletic Director. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Attends a variety of New Haven School District sports events to provide needed on-site care for student athletes in grades 5-12. Conducts athlete intake assessments. Maintains records relating to athlete condition and training, treatment plans. Attends annual conferences and weekly staff meetings. Develops customized treatment plans for athletes. Makes appropriate recommendations for ideal steps in athlete care. Designs rehabilitation and training programs for athletes. Works with coaches, athletes, and medical professionals to evaluate players' condition. Speaks to coaches, family members, and athletes to set health and treatment goals. Uses knowledge of sports-related injuries to diagnose and treat athletes. Refers athletes to another doctor or other medical staff members as needed. Assists and monitors injured players as they heal and progress towards recovery. Handles clerical tasks such as assisting with medical budgets, restocking supplies, and maintaining inventory. Performs related work as required. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree and Graduate Athletic Trainer Internship Program, NATA (BOC) Athletic Trainer. One to three years' experience as an Athletic Trainer; previous experience in a diverse midsize school district setting desirable. Must have all certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES The following knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities: Ability to perform prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid), reconditioning and general rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Strong understanding of the challenges athletes face, proper nutrition, sports injuries, and treatment options. Ability to perform in high-stress situations. Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural school district. Understanding of first-aid treatments, physical therapy techniques and equipment. Detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive. Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and compassion. Excellent problem solving, decision making, and communication skills. Strong computer skills and familiarity with record-keeping practices. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in health-related field with NATA BOC Certification. Graduate of National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA). Licensed or license eligible in Physician Assistant as an Athletic Trainer. BLS 2 Year Experience and entry-level graduate with NATA BOC Certification will be considered. Must have flexibility to work sports events outside of a traditional Monday - Friday 9-5 work schedule, to meet the operational needs of New Haven School District sports programming. Must have a valid driver's license. SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a General Fund, "Tested" position. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE. General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment. Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana. Selection Plan Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements* as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date. It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly and submit information as outlined above, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated and scored prior to the posted closing date. Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE. Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department. We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position. Conclusion To apply for this opportunity: Complete your User Registration. You are encouraged to save your Applicant Profile for future use. You MUST click on the job posting you are interested in, and click Apply or Apply Online from within that posting. MAKE SURE the job you are applying for is named at the top of the page as you review your application! 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