ATHLETIC TRAINER

General Purpose of Job:

To promote Sparrow Orthopedics Sports Medicine to the greater 12 County Market, its school systems, athletic directors, coaches, parents, student's athletes and community members.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Work in a collaborative manner with Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Administration Physical Therapist, Physician's Assistant and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services to develop, market and implement Sparrow Orthopedics Sports Medicine programs and summer camps within the Sparrow 12 count market including (but not limited to): ACL (Jump Training) Injury Prevention Program, Golf Fitness, Runner's Clinic, Shoulder Stability Program for Throwers, Speed and Agility, Sport Specific Injury Prevention programs, Strength and Power Training Programs, Swimming Injury Prevention Program and Sport Conditioning and Athletic Performance Enhancement Programs.
• Staff contracted high school's athletic training room during all regularly scheduled athletic practices and sessions, providing full-time coverage during the start of the fall sports season including conditioning and "two-a-day" practices.
• Provide on-site staffing of all regularly scheduled "home" and "away" sporting events for contracted high school athletic programs as requested in advance by the athletic director.
• Conduct Saturday sports injury triage and treatment clinic(s) with Orthopedic PA for athletic team members.
• Maintain direct access with coaches and student athletes to Orthopedic Surgeons and/or Orthopedic PA for consultation during training and practice sessions.
• Assist high school Athletic Director with recommendations for supplies and equipment needs.
• Supervise and mentor Athletic Department's student trainer program.
• Work in a collaborative manner with Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Administration Physical Therapist, Physician's Assistant and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services to develop, market, and implement educational programs covering children and adolescents recreational-related issues including but not limited to: ACL sprain/tear, Ankle sprain, Bursitis, Concussions, Dislocations, Asthma, Foot sprains/strains, Low back strains, Meniscal injuries, Muscle strains, Tendonitis, Menstrual changes, female athlete triad, Little league elbow/shoulder, Tennis/golf elbow, Proper nutrition, Hydration, Growth plate injuries, and fractures.