<p>GENERAL SUMMARY:</p> <p>Waverly High School and outreach activities of Lincoln Youth Softball and Lincoln Youth Football.</p> <p>The Athletic Trainer-Certified provides athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with the state athletic training practice act. Monitors and provides game/contest coverage for athletes at assigned schools. Designs and implements preventative injury programs; identifies, evaluates and provides immediate care/referral for athletic injuries. Acts as a liaison between family physicians, medical specialists, school representatives, athletes, their parents, coaches and athletic directors.</p> <p>PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</p> <ol> <li> <p>*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.</p> </li><li> <p>*Provides athlete consultation, practice coverage and injury tracking documentation for athletes at assigned schools; implements pre-season, in-season and post-season strength and conditioning programs.</p> </li><li> <p>*Provides game/contest coverage for assigned schools as scheduled; notifies coaches and athletic director of athletes who are not medically eligible to compete.</p> </li><li> <p>*Provides medical coverage for assigned school athletic camps during summer months.</p> </li><li> <p>*Reviews pre-game and practice taping and preparation with athletes to provide information regarding injury risks; makes recommendations for athlete safety and hydration based on environmental conditions.</p> </li><li> <p>*Acts as liaison between family physicians, medical specialists, school representatives, athletes, their parents, coaches and athletic directors.</p> </li><li> <p>*Provides immediate and emergency care when needed following emergency action protocols and treatment.</p> </li><li> <p>*Develops treatment programs in accordance with findings of evaluations and goals established by the injury assessment or treating physician; schedules athlete treatments and/or interventions as necessary per established guidelines; assesses athlete's status in response to treatment and modifies program as appropriate and/or in conjunction with treating physician.</p> </li><li> <p>*Refers athletes for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and subsequent injury tracking; maintains accurate records/documentation of injuries, treatments and provides insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician.</p> </li><li> <p>*Develops and maintains a budget for athletic training supplies; recommends new equipment and supplies to ensure optimum quality of athlete's care.</p> </li><li> <p>*Follows established policies and procedures specific to athletic training room and the athletic healthcare program.</p> </li><li> <p>*Presents educational programs for the healthy and injured athletes, e.g., alcohol and other drug abuse, performance anxiety.</p> </li></ol> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in health-related field required. National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) certification required. Prior athletic training/conditioning experience preferred.</p> <p>OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.</p>