GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide athletic training services to student athletes and in accordance with state athletic training practices. Provides clerical and administrative support to the Athletics Department based on district need.

Beginning-1^st day of football equipment fitting (approximately 3^rd week of August

Ends- 1 week after final spring contest. Time used for final inventory and record keeping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The above position is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all –inclusive of every task or responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Springfield Public Schools and the employee and is subject to change by the Springfield Public Schools as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Prevention of athletic injuries through the following procedures: orthopedic screening; individual exercise programs for athletes with pre-exiting conditions; participate in equipment fitting for football and ice hockey; and assist coaches in developing year round conditioning programs.
• Recognize and evaluate athletic injuries.
• Provide medical coverage for home contests and daily practices; coordinate emergency medical procedures for all teams at all locations; coordinate emergency medical services as needed; follow the prescribed treatment of the team physician/or licensed physician.
• Provide for the management, treatment and disposition of athletic injuries through providing injury evaluations before and after practices and referring athletes to the appropriate health care professional.
• Provide rehabilitation of athletic injuries when appropriate, such as rehabilitation for mild to moderate injuries as prescribed by the team/or licensed physician and provide strength and range of motions and functional testing for injured athletes to insure readiness to return to their sport.
• Maintain data and complete necessary reports as is required including: all physical forms, injury and progress reports; necessary insurance forms for athletes with medical referrals; daily injury report list with appropriate recommendations; and supply and equipment inventories.
• Organize pre-season physicals for all prospective candidates.
• Keep parents, coaches and the athletic director informed of the athlete’s progress in rehabilitation.
• Provide for appropriate education for athletes, coaching staff, parents and others as may be required.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Requires at least 1-2 years of experience in the field
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree required or educational requirement may be substituted for at least 3 years of experience in relevant field
• Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer
• NATA Certified Athletic Trainer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to balance competing requirements and needs of the district
• Ability to remain calm and focused during a crisis
• Ability to handle common inquiries or complaints
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job
• Ability to use (or learn to use) computer software and systems applicable to the position
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data and prepare accurate records
• Ability to maintain well-organized materials, files, systems and tools
• Ability to adapt to changes in work situations and priorities
• Ability to reason/analyze; use logic to identify and resolve problems
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, or managers in the work unit and other departments, as well as with staff of outside entities and other individuals, as applicable to the essential duties and responsibilities

CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skill in utilizing interpersonal skills to relate and interact with a diverse population
• Skill in detail oriented planning and able to set priorities, objectives, and meet deadlines
• Ability to provide positive and effective customer service
• Ability to adapt to and accommodate new methods and procedures
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
• Ability to apply listening skills, work under pressure, address conflict and solve problems
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret standard, policies, procedures and regulations
• Ability to effectively present information using attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer keyboard, monitor, copies, scanners, and telephone
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires employee be in an outdoor environment.  Employee may be exposed to individuals who are rude or irate. Employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and inclement weather.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reach out to Valerie Williams, the Senior Administrator of Talent and Diversity Development at williamsv@springfieldpublicschools.com.  She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

The Springfield Public School District (MA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment.  Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment.  The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 01103, 413-787-7100,  ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX.  Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O’Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.