Substitute Athletic Trainer

This position is for the 2024-25 Sports Season

GROUP: AthelticsSALARY: StipendFLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt____

SUMMARY: The cn-call Substitute Athletic Trainer provides temporary athletic training services to student-athletes, including injury prevention, emergency care, and rehabilitation. This position supports athletic events and practices on an as-needed basis, offering professional health care and collaborating with coaches, health professionals, and school staff to ensure athletes' safety and wellness.

ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Apply protective or injury-preventive devices, such as taping, bandaging or bracing and supervise fitting of protective equipment by student trainers.Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care and determine whether they should be referred to a physician for definitive diagnosis and treatment.Conduct and evaluate head/injury/concussion pre-screening, recovery protocol, and return-to-play status.Administer first aid to injured athletes and maintain accurate records of all injuries, treatments and protocols provided.Evaluate status of injured athletes and make recommendations for return-to-play.Work cooperatively with coaches, nurses and sport medicine staff in setting up and carrying out a program of conditioning for athletes.Provide advice to athletes, parents and coaches on matters pertaining to health and wellness.Act as a liaison between health care providers, school district staff, athletes, coaches and parents.Work with the school nurse in determining existing health conditions which may affect athletic participation and/or the general health and safety of athletes.Provide coaches and site athletic director with a list of student athletes who may require specialized medical care and/or medications, coordinate with the school nurse to ensure coaches have received the appropriate training to administer medications and respond to life-threating medical conditions.Provide coaches and site athletic director with a list of student athletes who are medically eligible to participate under district and state rules and regulationsOrganize and direct daily athletic training room operations and duties.Supervise student trainers and promote transfer of skills in lab setting.Work cooperatively with and under the direction of the physician about reconditioning procedures.Assess and report progress of recovering athletes to coaches, physicians, and parents.Work closely with school athletic director to prioritize coverage of events.Travel with athletic teams in order to be available at both home and away practices and contests as scheduled by the district/site athletic directors.Maintain the ability to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays as necessary/required.Other duties as assigned.This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be at least 21yrs of age.Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training with Master's degree preferred;2-3 years of professional experience as an athletic trainer.Washington State Athletic Training Licensure (or ability to become licensed prior to first day of work);Certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.Washington State Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Valid Driver's License and proof of insurability.Current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification.CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:Successful criminal background clearanceSuccessful and/or clear drug screening

KNOWLEDGE OF:School board policies and proceduresHuman relations/conflict resolution techniquesPrinciples, procedures and practices of the respective team sport

ABILITY TO:Skills to administer appropriate levels of health care, screening tests, maintain records, communicate effectively.Knowledge of health diagnostic and evaluative techniques, athletic training/health care practices, athletic training/health rules and regulations, record keeping requirements and child development patterns.Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, administer to medical needs, respond appropriately to medical emergencies, and work independently.Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, fingering, talking/hearing conversation and other sounds, near/far visual acuity.Take initiative and work independentlyCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingBe a role model and serve as an advisor to the students on the squad by providing direction and adviceMaintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community, including school and central office administrators, parents, and community membersUnderstand WIAA interscholastic activities policies and WIAA coaching StandardsDemonstrate understanding of and experience with cultural competenceComply with school board policies and follow administrative proceduresREPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Athletic Director or designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or both for long periods of time. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend, stoop, twist, squat, and kneel; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and perform fine motor manipulation. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors, occasionally near visual displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Chief Leschi Schools is an Equal Opportunity /M/F/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer, except as provided under the Indian Preference Act.