Athletic Trainer - Middle School

Athletic Trainer – Middle SchoolThe Middle School Athletic Trainer will serve a dual role, supporting both the academic and healthcare needs of student-athletes. This position is designed to promote student wellness, injury prevention, and safe participation in athletics while also providing high-quality instruction in health and physical education. Athletic Trainers provide specialized services in preventing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating athletic injuries to ensure student-athlete safety and well-being. As an athletic trainer, the individual will provide on-site care and management of non-orthopedic athletic injuries, including prevention, assessment, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a licensed physician and in collaboration with school health staff, coaches, parents, community healthcare providers, and administrators. The position requires evening availability for practices and games and may require travel for football games. While this position may not include a formal teaching assignment, the individual will support the school in a variety of capacities, within reasonable limits, to contribute to the overall functioning of the building. Responsibilities may include assisting with student supervision, supporting school programs, and helping meet the needs of the school community as they arise. If the individual has an interest in teaching, opportunities to plan and deliver standards-based instruction in health and physical education may be considered. Injury Evaluation, Care, and Prevention Conduct initial evaluations of athletic injuries or conditions. Provide emergency care and coordinate referrals to appropriate healthcare professionals. Develop, implement, and monitor rehabilitation programs tailored to student needs. Apply preventive measures (taping, bracing, wrapping) to reduce injury risk. Create and rehearse Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for all sports venues. Provide education to our community related to illness and injury prevention, recognition, and treatment. Communication and Coordination Serve as liaison among student-athletes, parents, coaches, physicians, school nurses, and administration. Communicate with parents regarding athlete care, participation, and medical referrals. Regularly report injury status to parents, coaches, school nurses, administrators, and athletic directors. Collaborate with other athletic trainers throughout the division. Recordkeeping and Compliance Maintain up-to-date treatment logs and injury records. Ensure compliance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines. Adhere to school division policies and applicable VHSL regulations. Collaboration and participation with the school's Concussion Management Team Instructional Duties (if applicable) Teach up to three (3) classes as assigned. Develop lesson plans aligned with division curriculum and instructional best practices. Develop and provide effective, engaging lessons for students. Collaborate with department members Administrative and Operational Support Maintain inventory of training room supplies and equipment. Attend continuing education courses and stay up to date on best practices for Athletic Training and/or Health/Physical Education. Collaborate with the Athletic Director on supply ordering, budget planning, game-day logistics and insurance claims. Assist with development and enforcement of LCS athletic policies (e.g., evaluating and storing physicals, concussion protocol, heat policy, injury clearance, school policy and procedures, weight room safety).Maintain continuing educational requirements. Attend and deliver division level professional learning. The employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned to support division operations, including providing coverage and substituting at other school sites when necessary. Lynchburg City Schools Competencies Honesty, Integrity, Self Aware, Ethical, Equity Minded, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Competence, Safety Oriented, Effective, Creative, Thinks Strategically, Shows Initiative, Acts Decisively, Communicates Effectively, Works Collaboratively, Resolves Conflict Proactively, Community Focused, Technical Capabilities, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis and Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Communications Skills, Problem Solving, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability.