Athletic Trainer (FCHS)

Essential Job Functions: Attend all practices and athletic events to ensure appropriate medical coverage and timely response to injuries. Assist coaching staff in planning, designing, and implementing programs to reduce the risk of weather-related injuries. Develop emergency procedures for athletes and other students injured during school-sponsored sports activities. Monitor the progress of injured athletes and advise coaches on return-to-play timelines. Communicate regularly with coaches regarding athletes' progress and readiness for participation. Maintain close communication between the athletic training program and school administration. Develop and implement medical protocols in collaboration with appropriate personnel. Establish and enforce rules and regulations for athletic training rooms, programs, and staff. Provide medical coverage for high school home athletic events and practices; attend away events as scheduled. Administer first aid as necessary. Evaluate and treat minor chronic injuries and related conditions to support athlete performance. Fit and provide protective or injury-prevention equipment, including adhesive tape, braces, and bandages. Provide medical assistance to injured athletes as directed by a licensed physician, including injury evaluation, referrals, operation of therapeutic devices, and fitting of protective equipment. Supervise athletic training room operations, including equipment maintenance, supply inventory, and accurate recordkeeping. Conduct routine safety inspections of training areas. Ensure compliance with all recordkeeping requirements, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Master's preferred Current State of South Carolina Athletic Training Licensure through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. (SCLLR) Current certification through the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)