Outreach Athletic Trainer - Princeton Public Schools

Jag Physical Therapy - Metuchen, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Metuchen, NJ

51-100 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Outreach Athletic Trainer at Princeton Public Schools provides comprehensive athletic training services, ensuring the health and safety of athletes. This role involves managing medical care during events, maintaining health records, and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote fitness education. The position offers competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program for the contracted JAG Athletic Training organization.
• Provide AT services for athletic events and competition.
• Create and maintain a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.
• Coordinate, manage, and implement the medical and risk management of all athletes, including preventative care and emergency care.
• Maintain health records for athletes affiliated with the contracted organization.
• Act as the workers compensation case manager for the professional contracted team, submitting insurance information and tracking compensation claims.
• Document injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., in adherence with JAG Athletic Training policy and state licensure standards.
• Provide in-services and educational programs on health & fitness related topics to local schools, coaches, athletes, and communities.
• Utilize effective communication skills to involve athletes and families in the plan of care.
• Collaborate with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and physician-related services.
• Assist with departmental administrative duties and day-to-day operations when not at the assigned outreach location.
• Oversee the ordering of AT supplies and equipment and maintain an up-to-date inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE Approved program.
• Completion of the BOC certification and maintenance of the BOC-required 50 CEUs per certification period.
• Licensed by the State of New Jersey as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current BLS certification and maintenance of Personal Liability Insurance.
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to fluid situations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in sports medicine and injury management.
• Knowledge of health and fitness education programs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus including relocation reimbursement up to $2,500
• Annual PTO, Sick Time, Holiday Pay
• 401K (with match after 1 year)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other voluntary life and health benefits
• Professional Development Support
• Athletic Training Mentorship
• In-house education initiatives
• Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $750 annually
• Exclusive access to complimentary Continuing Education credits
• Supportive Leadership
• Tuition discounts for employees and their families
• Discounted CPR certification rates
• Company discounts
• TicketsATWork
• LifeMart
• Employee Assistance Program