Athletic Trainer

$60,000 - $65,000/Yr

Mid-Pacific Institute - Honolulu, HI

Full-time - Mid Level

Honolulu, HI

Educational Services

About the position

The Athletic Trainer at Mid-Pacific Institute is responsible for providing on-site athletic training services to student-athletes during games and practices. This role involves evaluating injuries, providing emergency first-aid care, and collaborating with coaches and the Athletic Department to monitor the health of student-athletes. The trainer will also maintain the athletic training room and assist in training coaches and athletes on injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to student-athletes at assigned games and practices.
• Conduct and document evaluation following an injury and provide direct services to student-athletes in emergency first-aid care.
• Work closely with student-athlete's private physicians as necessary for injury rehabilitation.
• Maintain injury and treatment documentation while maintaining compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Help create statistical reports of injuries and identify areas for change/improvement to reduce student injury.
• Work closely with the Athletic Department and coaches to monitor the health of all student-athletes.
• Assist in maintaining the athletic training room, and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Conduct training for student-athletes and coaches as needed.
• Counsel and advise student-athletes and coaches on prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment of specific injuries.
• Disseminate pertinent information regarding injury prevention techniques and equipment selection/use for students, parents, physicians, coaches and other staff.
• May be asked to travel with teams for state tournaments, pre-season tournaments on neighbor islands or out of state.
• Work collaboratively with the Athletic Training staff at Mid-Pacific.
• Assist with practice and event coverage with the staff so that sports that present the highest risk of injury are covered.
• Communicate this calendar as needed.
• Work with the School nurses and the Athletic Department to review Student Health forms for information that may affect athletic participation.
• Maintain all athletic injury reports for all sports and student-athletes.
• Attend Athletic Department meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education or Health Related Field.
• Certification in National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), by Board of Certification.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and willingness to obtain CPR Instructor Certification.
• State of Hawaii Athletic Trainer Registration.
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to develop and modify treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Good interpersonal skills to relate well with students, parents, coaches, and other school staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to maintain required certifications.
• Maintain a valid Hawaii driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a school setting or with student-athletes.
• Knowledge of injury prevention techniques and rehabilitation practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $60,000 to $65,000 annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.