Overview
Athletic Trainer; Pool Jobs in Hattiesburg, USA at Hattiesburg Public School District
Position: 2026-2027 Athletic Trainer (Open Pool)
Athletic Trainer (Licensed)/Certified Athletic Trainer
Qualifications:
- Board of Certification
– Athletic Trainers - Mississippi State Dept. of Health
– Professional Licensure - Maintain 50 continuing education units per two years
- Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, psychology, hygiene, nutrition, taping, strength and conditioning, flexibility, prevention of injury methodology, and protective equipment
- Ability to apply diplomacy and get along with others while protecting the athletes’ well-being at a level of physical fitness that will enable the athletes to achieve their maximum potential
- Ability to use specialized medical training, equipment, and techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automatic external defibrillator
- Communicate effectively with staff, parents, school sites, community, medical personnel, and athletes
Supervises:
- Practicum athletic trainer students from local universities and colleges
Reports To:
- Executive Director of Student Services and Activities/Athletic Director/Coordinator
Job Goal:
To coordinate and administer a comprehensive healthcare program for all student athletes.
Typical
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide immediate care of injured and to carry out rehabilitation under the direction of medical personnel
- Serves as a well-trained healthcare professional who is an integral part of the athletic program
- Implements prevention of injury program, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation procedures for the injured
- Establishes daily hours of operation for the athletic training rooms
- Supervises the athletic training rooms, which includes the requisition and storage of supplies and equipment, maintains records and a current inventory of equipment, and assists in the preparation of the annual budget
- Recognizes the severity of the injury, administer proper first aid, and refers student athletes for the necessary medical attention
- Develops a plan for emergency healthcare involving student athletes
- Carries out treatment plan for student athletes and keeps the coach informed of the student athlete’s physical and emotional condition
- Uses knowledge of first aid equipment ranging from bandages and splints to emergency transportation devices to treat student athletes
- Plans and administers therapeutic, strengthening, and corrective exercises; demonstrates competency in heat and cold therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and other modalities
- Implements injury prevention skills such as the building or fitting of protective equipment, taping, and wrapping
- Counsels student athletes in seeking proper medical assistance for follow-up care and/or surgery
- Provides first aid equipment and/or coverage for visiting teams
- Receives and reviews each student athletes’ Pre-Participation Eligibility Form
- Maintains individual records on each student athlete’s medical condition throughout his/her eligibility
- Maintains records of first aid care rendered for every student athlete who sustains a sports related time loss injury as well as records of progress for all treatment
- Conducts in-service programs for the coaching staff in the care and prevention of athletic injuries
- Observation of inclement weather and implementation of safety procedures
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
- Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
- Performs other duties as assigned
Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
Evaluation:
Annually
Title: Athletic Trainer; Pool
Company: Hattiesburg Public School District
Location: Hattiesburg, USA
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