Carondelet High School Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer at Carondelet High School works in the Athletics Department under the supervision of the Athletic Director. This position is responsible for the administration and supervision of Carondelet’s interscholastic and club sports medicine program. This program includes prevention, recognition, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries that result from athletic activity and event coverage for all Carondelet High School athletics contests. They are responsible for scheduling athletic training coverage for all interscholastic and club sports and overseeing the athletic registration and clearance procedures. They are also responsible for supervising and maintaining the athletic training rooms at the Carondelet Athletics Complex and the Winton Drive campus.

 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Fosters a community spirit consistent with the Carondelet Mission and Core Values among coaches, athletes, and parents, assuring respect for the uniqueness of the individual athlete and development of the whole person. The Carondelet Athletics Department expects good sportsmanship, positive coaching practices, effective communication with all constituents, and fostering positive relationships with athletes, parents, faculty/staff, and coaches.    

  • Creates a culture of physical health that includes injury prevention.

  • Develops and strengthens long-term relationships with students by working cooperatively to resolve current concerns by recommending supportive strategies and providing ongoing guidance.

  • Implements a student-centered and social-emotional approach with the Carondelet missions and core values that encourages people to appreciate their individuality and identify new ways to develop their potential

  • Lives the mission of the school, in the CSJ tradition, through a thorough knowledge and understanding of the mission, vision, and values of Carondelet High School.

  • Creates an environment where a growth mindset is a prominent presence in all aspects of school.

  • Engages enthusiastically with and responds positively to the needs of students, faculty, families, staff, alumni, and the public outside the school in order to help maintain a positive and vibrant school community.

  • Is a life-long learner who takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to their job and education in general.

  • Is an equity-focused, inclusive [faculty or staff] member with the ability to support an environment where a growth mindset is a prominent presence in all aspects of school life

  • Embraces the school’s culture of philanthropy.

  • Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters regarding student health.

  • Recognizes the importance of timely and effective responses to communication.

  • Fully assumes leadership responsibility for areas assigned.

  • Other duties may be assigned as needed.

 

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Health and Safety Policy and Procedures

    • Oversees school-wide concussion protocol, including implementation of baseline concussion testing for ALL students. 

      • Coordinates and communicates via phone and email any student having a concussion with the Athletics Director, Associate Athletics Director, parents, administrators, counselors, teachers and coaches immediately.  

      • Assures Carondelet High School Concussion Policy is being followed with the Return to Learn and Return to Play protocols outlined in the school concussion policy. 

    • Make appropriate athlete referrals to the Wellness Department and collaborate with Wellness Counselors to best support student athletes.

  • Athletic Training

    • Works collaboratively with the Kinesiology Department to coordinate shared facilities. 

    • Reviews the practice schedules for all Carondelet sports to ensure there is practice coverage for all Carondelet varsity athletics teams and/or schedules  coverage as needed.

    • Supervises the locker room facility while on the Carondelet High School campus. 

    • Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.

    • Collaboration with Physical Therapists, Medical Doctors, Specialists and other health care providers to provide the most appropriate and effective treatment as well as referrals to said professionals when appropriate and necessary.

    • Communication with coaches, parents, and other staff when necessary including, but not limited to injury status, injury reports, and return-to-play progressions.

    • Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician.

  • Materials and Records Management

    • Maintains and oversees all athletic training documentation in concise and legible manner, while compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 

    • Maintains injury data information in proper order and submits school insurance forms in a timely manner. Prepares annual data reports in order to review and modify existing practices as needed.

    • Verifies that parents have signed the appropriate electronic forms in case of emergency situations. 

    • Ensures all physical forms, concussion forms, parent consent, etc. are current and up to date in accordance with CIF/NCS rules and bylaws.

    • Coordinates the secondary insurance for students who have been injured through a Carondelet activity in conjunction with the Attendance Coordinator.

    • Maintains and organizes sports medicine offices and training rooms at the Winton Drive campus and the Carondelet Athletics Complex. 

    • Maintains and orders supplies as necessary as well as keeping track of equipment logs. 

  • Department Expectations

    • Is present throughout the daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility.

    • Assists with other administrative tasks as needed (e.g., travel planning, uniform collection/distribution, business logistics, etc.).

    • Attends all Carondelet High School “Open House”, events, and pre-season introduction meetings in order to become recognized by parents, coaches and athletes. 

    • Opportunity to collaborate with the Kinesiology department in overseeing a student intern program.

 

 

Requirements:

  • BA in Kinesiology, PT or related field and  ATC Certification.  MA in Sports Medicine preferred.

  • Maintains NATA and CPR, First Aid and AED certifications, in accordance with those respective institutions. CPR teacher training certification preferred.

  • Preference for a candidate with a strong understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion best practice.  

 

Technical/Functional skills:

  • Assesses data reflective of athletes’ status and interprets the appropriate information. 

  • Effective interpersonal skills.

  • Effective communicators both written and verbal.

  • Strong leadership skills.

  • Ability to work as a member of a team.

  • Proficient in digital platforms related to school life.

  • Comfortable with technology and digital platforms to create, facilitate, analyze data, and communicate with an aim towards effectuating positive professional and organizational change.