Athletic Trainer (Regular Part-time)

Le Jardin Academy is seeking an Athletic Trainer (Regular Part-time). This position administers athletic training services in a school setting, which include, screenings, injury prevention programs, athletic consults, injury assessment, treatment and case management of injured athletes undergoing rehabilitation. Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training, completion of the Athletic Training Board of Certification (BOC) Exam, and strong interpersonal skills are required. Hours will be between 20-25 hours per week. No phone calls, please. Please submit a resume and cover letter.  Salary range starting at: $28,000. (Salary is prorated to reflect part-time hours). Benefit eligible.

Position

Employer

Le Jardin Academy, located in Kailua, HI, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering students a world-class education from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Its graduates attend the best universities across the world and are equipped to serve in whatever community they reside.

Job Scope 

This position administers athletic training services in a school setting. These services include, but are not limited to, screenings, injury prevention programs, athletic consults, injury assessment, treatment and case management of injured athletes undergoing rehabilitation. This position frequently attends practices and games for high school athletic events. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements individualized therapeutic interventions, and monitors responses to therapy to ensure athlete’s safety. Reports progress and medical changes to parents, coach, school personnel and/or referring physician.

• Provides first aid or emergency care if needed. 

• Educates clients, families, and coaches regarding injuries, risk factor modification, and exercise programs.

• Prevents injury through the use of devices such as tape and braces, recognize and evaluate injuries, and provide emergency care and/or rehabilitation. 

Other Job Duties 

• Performs administrative tasks such as meeting with administrative officials, keeping records and dealing with sports budgets.

• Conducts injury screening clinics, educational programs, and workshops to promote safety and injury prevention.

• Assist with transportation if needed .

• Assist with health screening and COVID protocols if applicable.

• Assists with duties as needed.

Communicates with coaches and parents to facilitate the overall effectiveness of the athletic program.  Maintains appropriate relationships with athletes.  Places the well-being of the athlete above winning and does not sacrifice principles to win. Demonstrates competence in the clinical domains of athletic training, which include prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Reports to work on time and stays until completion of the practice or event. Continually strives to grow and develop professionally. Maintains accurate written records as appropriate and required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training

• Completion of the Athletic Training Board of Certification (BOC) Exam

• Must have strong interpersonal skills. 

Physical requirements

The physical requirements 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:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, grip and feel  objects, utensils, tools or controls

• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or carry items and objects up to 50 pounds, with a minimum of 25 pounds lifted and carried

• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or carry items and objects up to 60 pounds

• Specific vision ability required by this job is 20/20 vision (corrected or uncorrected)

• Specific hearing ability required by this job is the ability to pass a hearing test (corrected or uncorrected)

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 is regularly exposed to heat and cold

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

• The noise level is usually moderate, occasionally loud