Glen Ridge Public Schools – Job Description

Co-curricular/Athletics Administration

TITLE: ATHLETIC TRAINER

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate

and valid National State Trainer Certification.

2. Minimum experience as determined by the

board.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of the prevention, care and rehabilitation of injuries.

4. Required criminal history background check

and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

SUPERVISES: Student athletes under his/her care.

JOB GOAL: To provide appropriate medical care, within the scope of his/her certification, of student athletes. Maintain all documentation required by the district.

PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prevention of injuries during or before competition.

2. Recognition/education of injuries that the athlete has received during competition or practice.

3. Management/treatment/disposition of injuries.

4. To supply rehabilitation to athletes who have sustained injuries.

5. Organization and administration when the injuries have occurred. (Review all accident forms.)

6. To provide some education and counseling to athletes about their injury.

7. To provide immediate first aid care.

8. To provide a first aid kit to all athletic teams.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board of

education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in

accordance with state law and the provisions of the

board’s policy on evaluation of coaching staff.

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