Substitute Athletic Trainer

assigned. Oversees, directs and schedules the activities of athletic trainers and athletic training students; recruits, guides, trains and evaluates trainers and interns in the performance of their duties; Receives and reviews student health history records and informs faculty of health problems; maintains formal, confidential student health records; Coordinates and assists physician with pre-participation screening exams of athletes; Counsels students with health or injury problems and makes referrals to health agencies; decides, in absence of team physician whether an athlete is medically able to participate in practice and/or return to competition; · Identifies and treats athletic related injuries; Administers emergency first aid, emergency medical care including lifesaving procedures to student-athletes; Reviews athletic insurance coverage and assists student athletes in the correct submission of insurance forms; completes medical insurance forms; Maintains medical usage records and prepares simple reports; maintains accurate and detailed injury and treatment reports; Responds to medical emergencies on campus, administering first aid and/or C.P.R. as required; Provides athletic training services for team practices and athletic events; instructs about aspects of injuries, reconditioning and nutrition; Assists with preparation of written policies and procedures regarding emergency management, treatment and reconditioning of injured athletes Tapes and otherwise prepares student athletes for sporting events; Administers the use of rehabilitation equipment such as ultrasound, whirlpool, electric stem and physical therapy treatments, and operates related therapeutic modalities; Supervises the use of training equipment; maintains the training area and treatment room in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition; Travels to athletic events with groups representing the college; Assists in budget development, recommends and administers functional budgets for first aid supplies and equipment Serves as athletic equipment manager; purchases, repairs and maintains supplies and equipment; maintains an accurate inventory of all athletic training room supplies and equipment; maintains first aid kits and supplies; Inspects playing fields and athletic equipment; notes and reports health and/or safety hazards; Performs basic clerical duties, including posting, filing and answering the telephone; Develops and maintains cooperative and effective working relationship with others including athletes, athletic trainers, coaches, parents, physicians and health center personnel; facilitates communication among parties; Reads, interprets, applies and explains rules regulations, policies and procedures related to athletic training and health services.