Athletic Trainer

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Shore Staffing, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and highly organizedCertified Athletic Trainerto support a school-based athletic program in Salisbury, Maryland.

This is a full-time, 10-month position consisting of 190 contract days. The Athletic Trainer will play an essential role in protecting the health and safety of student-athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, rehabilitation, and return-to-play support.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with student-athletes, families, coaches, school personnel, and healthcare professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a Maryland Athletic Trainer license
• Current NATABOC/BOC certification
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Knowledge of sports injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping abilities
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, parents, school personnel, and healthcare providers

Key Responsibilities Pre-Participation Coordination

• Coordinate with coaches and the Athletic Director to verify that student-athletes have current physical examinations and completed online medical history/registration forms before participation.
• Help ensure required medical documentation is complete and properly maintained.

Injury Prevention & Athletic Care

• Provide first aid and emergency care to student-athletes during practices, athletic contests, and within the athletic training facility.
• Evaluate athletic injuries and provide appropriate initial treatment and care.
• Apply and supervise the use of protective and supportive devices, including tape, braces, and pads.
• Collaborate with coaches on appropriate conditioning, strength-training, and flexibility programs.
• Refer student-athletes to physicians, specialists, and other allied healthcare professionals when appropriate.

Rehabilitation & Return-to-Play

• Develop and manage individualized rehabilitation and reconditioning programs for injured student-athletes.
• Monitor athlete recovery and document progress throughout rehabilitation.
• Provide coaches with appropriate verbal updates and written injury reports.
• Make professional recommendations regarding an athlete's readiness to safely return to participation.
• Serve as a liaison among family physicians and specialists, the school district, student-athletes, and parents/guardians.

Athletic Event Coverage & Medical Records

• Provide athletic training coverage for interscholastic home contests based on injury risk, event priority, and staff availability.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of injuries, evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitation sessions.
• Communicate regularly with the school nurse regarding student-athlete injuries, treatment, and follow-up care.

Athletic Training Facility & Budget Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operation and organization of the athletic training room.
• Assist with budget development and supply requests.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of athletic training and medical supplies.
• Ensure therapeutic and medical equipment is properly maintained and ready for use.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist the Athletic Director with athletic program needs and related responsibilities as requested.
• Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Athletic Trainer Hourly Rate: $38 per hour