Job Description:

Base Salary:

$54,912.00

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base salary rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

D62, 9.75 months exempt

Benefits:         

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement,

health and life insurance

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

OVERVIEW:

The athletic trainer specializing in rehab and physical therapy will work with athletes and individuals to aid in their recovery from injuries and improve their overall physical health. The trainer will use their human anatomy and physiology knowledge to create customized rehabilitation programs for their students. The trainer will also work closely with medical professionals, such as doctors and physical therapists, to ensure their students receive comprehensive care. The trainer will also educate their students on injury prevention and guide exercise techniques. Overall, the athletic trainer will be crucial in helping student-athletes achieve their physical goals and improve their overall well-being.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid IVP Fingerprint Card
2. Bachelor's or master’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited college or university 
3. Current National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification 
4. CPR/AED certification 
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, parents, and medical professionals 
6. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
7. Experience with injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation techniques 
8. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
9. Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the athletic department

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and manage an effective athletic training program for high school and middle school athletics 
2. Provide First Aid and injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for Mesa Public Schools student-athletes, including physician referral as needed
3. Provide coverage at home events and practices throughout the fall, winter, and spring, as directed by the Athletic Director 
4. Coordinate annual required athletic physicals and supervise the clearance of injured athletes before and during sports seasons 
5. Organizing and conducting baseline testing when needed or instructed. 
6. Lifting requirements, like be able to lift up to 50 lbs for water coolers, or assisting student athletes (helping them off the ground)
7. Communicate regularly with team physicians regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment and rehabilitation for all athletic injuries
8. Communicate with coaches about the expectations and status of their athletes throughout the injury process. 
9. Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport-specific conditioning programs and methods 
10. Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room 
11. Maintain a policy and procedures manual (typically includes asthma, diabetes, and heat illness care plans, etc) and up to date emergency action plan 
12. Communicate with parents on the care and treatment of their student-athlete 
13. File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents 
14. Maintain a daily treatment log 
15. Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment related to the athletic training room and maintain an up-to-date inventory 
16. Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment 
17. Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads, or braces
18. Monitor and control environmental risks to create a safe playing environment 
19. Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school’s coaching staff

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

REPORTS TO:  Site Administrator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.