<p>The successful candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as an on-site athletic trainer for all SST's sports practices and games, including pre- and post- requirements; </li><li>Act as first responder and resource for injury assessment and attention to student-athletes; </li><li>Collaborate on referrals where appropriate; </li><li>Assist in rehabilitation for injuries to student-athletes; advises on injury prevention; </li><li>Maintain appropriate quantities of first aid/athletic training supplies required for each event; </li><li>Communicate with coaches, the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director and school administrators, athletes and parents regarding injury prevention, management and first aid recommendations; </li><li>Produce timely, accurate records and reports to Athletic Director/Administration; </li><li>Maintain Sharon Public Schools policy and procedures, quality assurance, safety and infection control. </li><li>Assist with student pre-participation physical examinations; </li><li>Assist parents, students and coaches in attaining their concussion certifications; </li><li>Participate in the development and biannual review of the District's policies and procedures regarding management of sports-related head injuries (105 CMR 2001.006); </li><li>Complete an annual Concussion training (105 CMR 201.007) - Review information from Pre-participation forms, or school-based equivalent, to identify students who are a greater risk for repeated head injuries; </li><li>Identify athletes with head injuries or suspected concussions that occur in practice or competition and removing them from play; </li><li>Participate, if available, in the graduated re-entry planning and implementation for students who have been diagnosed with a concussion. </li><li>Work closely with the School Nurse's Office; and </li><li>Assist the School Physician and Athletic Director as necessary. </li></ul> <p>Candidates need to have successful, proven experience in the field of athletic training and excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills; experience with school-age clientele a plus. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the NATA Code of Ethics, an understanding of and/or experience in a vocational high school or other secondary school environment and demonstrate an understanding of the MIAA regulations. A bachelor's degree is required. You must be certified by NATA and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and hold current certifications in First Aid/CPR and Concussion Training as required by MIAA regulations. Must be familiar with Excel spreadsheets and MS Word.</p>