Aiken County Public School District – Athletic Trainer
Schools: Aiken HS, Wagener Salley HS, and Silver Bluff HS
Position Title: Athletic Trainer
Department: School Location
Reports To: School Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY:
Assists in the development and oversight of a comprehensive athletic care program focused on education, injury prevention, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 athlete progress and participation readiness.
- 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.