Athletic Trainer School Based

Job Description

This job code applies to the Athletic Trainer, in the community, youth or high school setting, with primary assignment to support the medical needs of the assigned partner; provide medical coverage, on field and in the training room for injured athletes during practices and events. Such duties may also extend to assist other local high schools, community sporting events, and regional sporting camps/activities. This position will have variable working hours, unpredictability of schedules, adjusting to match the needs of the partner and late nights. Join Intermountain Health as a School Based Athletic Trainer supporting American Leadership Academy in Utah County, where you’ll play a vital role in keeping student-athletes safe, healthy, and performing at their best. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with school athletes, providing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and sideline coverage in a collaborative, community-focused environment. We’re seeking a dedicated athletic trainer who is passionate about working with student-athletes, building strong relationships with coaches and families, and making a meaningful impact both on and off the field. Essential Functions Carries out rehabilitation program after athlete or patient has been evaluated and treatment plan has been established collaborating closely with other medical team providers including PT, and Physician. Assesses and administers first-aide to injured athletes during practices and sporting events, making appropriate physician referral when needed. Oversees the operation of the Athletic Training room ensuring that appropriate levels of supplies are maintained, maximal coverage is provided, and that the Athletic Training room and clinic maintains a clean, safe, and professional environment. Communicates effectively with coaches, school administration, parents, athletes, patients, physicians, therapists as well as other sports medicine team members. Maintains accurate records of all evaluations, referrals, and treatments administered to patients or athletes. Provides education and training on injury prevention, advocates for overall health literacy, nutrition, and mental health wellbeing. Develops strong relationships with Key Stakeholders at assigned school or clinic; including but not limited to; Physicians, Athletic Director, School Administration and Faculty, Coaching Staff, Boosters, and Parents. Ensures that proper return to play criteria is met before allowing participation of athlete or patient, ensuring that the best interest of the athlete or patient is the priority. Organizes and presents in-services, lectures, coaches conferences, seasonal physicals, sports camps, training, and educational opportunities as appropriate. Skills Verbal and Written Communication Works well with team Process Improvement Familiar with computers – Microsoft, excel, other Patient Engagement Critical Thinking Time Management Care Planning Qualifications Current Athletic Training Licensure for the states in which you work. Credentialed as an Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification (BOC). Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers. Two years’ experience working in school/community setting as an Athletic Trainer, preferred. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.