Job Description

The Athletic Trainer supports and advances the mission of FCS by working with individuals engaged in physical activity in the prevention of injuries and illnesses, the recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of injuries and illnesses, the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses, and the administration of the healthcare program. This position supports student-athletes’ ability to participate in practices and competition following a sports-related injury. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating and completing all administrative functions supporting student athletes’ injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning, as well as communicating with school administrators, nurses, coaches, and parents regarding a student-athletes' participation status. The Athletic Trainer reports to the Athletic Ministries Director.

Responsibilities of the Athletic Trainer

1. Attends athletic games and practices as assigned
2. Provides and applies medical protective gear and prophylactic devices
3. Advises athletes on proper use of equipment
4. Provides education on athletic injuries and conditions, and educates athletes on nutritional aspects of performance
5. Conducts on-field assessment of acute athletic injuries; provides immediate care as needed and assists in the management of chronic athletic injuries or conditions
6. Applies appropriate modalities to treat sports injuries as well as acute first aid for all injuries and conditions
7. Collects correspondence with treating physician; routinely communicates with parents or guardians, school nurse, coaches, and treating therapists or physicians
8. Refers athletes for more specialized care for injury management; documents all daily treatments, injuries, and referrals
9. Coordinates outside care and treatments and supervises athletes' return to activity
10. Assesses emergency conditions or situations and recognizes general medical conditions
11. Coordinates/activates emergency medical care
12. Provides instruction on rehabilitation exercises for athletic injuries and on methods of maintaining overall body conditioning while injured
13. If assigned, maintains Athletic Training Room and inventory of all Athletic Training Room supplies and resources
14. Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times to positively impact the community
15. Complies with all confidentiality and disclosure requirements
16. Complies with all local, state, and federal rules, requirements, regulations, and laws related to Athletic Training
17. Reports any suspected or known violation of a rule, requirement, or law to proper authorities

Requirements

The Athletic Trainer should have the following qualifications:

1. Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord, maintained through personal routines (such as prayer and reading the Bible) and in the school setting (through regular participation in Prayer and Share devotional times and other spiritual development)

2. Possesses Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people and readiness to share faith in Christ with students as part of our school’s mission

3. Regular in attendance at an evangelical Protestant church

4. Commitment to a biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior

5. If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship

6. Strong commitment to Christian education

7. Bachelor's degree (or beyond) in Athletic Training or other related field

8. Eligible for licensure as an athletic trainer in the State of Virginia and BOC certified

9. Two years of athletic training experience is preferred, but not required

10. Thorough knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of athletes who have sustained injuries to their muscles and bones

11. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required

12. Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff

13. Punctual and dependable

14. Teachable, servant spirit