Las Américas ASPIRA Academy

750 Otts Chapel Road, Newark, DE 19713

Newark, DE 19711

POSITION TITLE: Certified Athletic Trainer

SERVES: Grades 9-12

STATUS: Part-time

School Mission:

Las Américas ASPIRA Academy (LAAA) was established to educate and empower each student to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities.

Position Description:

The Athletic Trainer will support the Athletic Director and will provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes and provide athletic trainer coverage for ASPIRA High School athletic programs.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts assessments of an athlete’s injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians and/or outside medical providers for treatment.
• Provides care for athletic injuries.
• Evaluates athletes’ readiness to play and provides participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Applies protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces when applicable.
• Assesses and reports the progress of recovering athletes to coaches, parents/guardians & outside medical providers.
• Advises athletes on the proper use of equipment.
• Maintains proper documentation of athletic injuries & related documents.
• Plans and implements comprehensive athletic injury prevention programs.
• Administers appropriate coverage for competition, practices & any other events designated by the Athletic Director/Principal.
• Creates, maintains & updates an emergency action plan for athletics & ensures compliance with coaches & staff.
• Completes end of the year inventory and compiles list of needed supplies for the following year.
• Assists in certifying & maintaining pre-participation physical examinations for all athletes.
• Maintains athletic training equipment.
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by Athletic Director/Principal.

Qualifications:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have BOC ATC Certification and be eligible for Delaware State Athletic Training Licensure.
• CPR/AED certification, which must be maintained throughout employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person