Athletic Trainer

Description:
Athletic Director
Westmont High School
Reports to: Athletic Director/Principal
200 Days 

Position Summary:
Westmont High School is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, student-athlete-centered athletic trainer to facilitate and support the success of the Sentinel athletic program by ensuring all student-athletes are healthy and safe as they participate in extra-curricular and interscholastic athletic events.

Qualifications:

• Hold and maintain a National Athletic Trainer's Board Certification and an Illinois State Licensure.
• Ability to communicate (written/verbal), make decisions, resolve conflicts, and effectively work with staff, students, families, and other stakeholders to develop a successful training program
• Ability to work in an office environment as well as indoor and outdoor athletic venues, while standing, sitting, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and occasional lifting for extended periods of time.
• Complete tasks timely and thoroughly.
• Experience with software programs in Word, Excel, Google Apps for Educators, etc.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct the work of the Athletic Training program at Westmont High School.
• Supervise athletes' workouts, practices, games, summer camps, and rehabilitation
• Think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions for student athletes, per state and federal guidelines
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and best practices for sports-related injuries and treatment of such injuries, including when to refer a student athlete to a doctor
• Document, monitor, and communicate with parents/coaches and the school nurse regarding athletes' injuries, treatment plans, and progress towards recovery
• Proactively build and maintain relationships throughout the community that allow ease of access and streamlining of care for athletes.
• Maintain strong professional relationships and communication with the school Athletic Director, coaches, administration, teachers, and parents.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with a designated team physician and community physicians.
• Lead the concussion protocol team, ensuring compliance with IHSA and school board policies, and implement protocol with any related injuries
• Administer and maintain concussion baseline and testing results for student athletes
• Ensure general upkeep and protection of equipment and supplies for the athletic training program
• Complete the necessary paperwork for purchasing and all other documentation for the program
• Communicate effectively in high-stress situations
• Receive and maintain CPR/AED certification
• Train and certify staff on CPR/AED, maintain certification records, and work with the Director of Facilities to maintain all AED machines
• Monitor weather conditions and advise administration/coaches about conducting events safely and complying with IHSA heat-related policies
• Showcase a desire to connect with athletes in a respectful, positive manner.
• Assist coaches with the development of conditioning and injury prevention programs.
• Assist in the event of an injury emergency at an athletic event at Westmont Junior High School
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal

Compensation:
Salary $60,000
200 Day IMRF Employee (work calendar July 1- June 30)
15 Sick Days and 1 Personal Day
Benefit Eligible
 

Application Procedures:
Apply online at www.cusd201.org/employment

For more information, contact:
Dr. Kevin Weck, Principal, Westmont High School
909 N. Oakwood Drive
Westmont, Illinois 60559
(630) 468-8102
[email protected]

Working Conditions:
It is the policy and practice of CUSD 201 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. CUSD 201 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.