Athletic Trainer Substitute for Maternity Leave

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Athletic Trainer

Date Posted:
3/7/2025

Location:
Hiawatha CUSD #426, Kirkland, IL

Date Available:
July 2025

District:
Hiawatha CUSD #426Hiawatha CUSD #426 is looking for a certified Athletic Trainer for the 2025-2026 School Year to substitute for a maternity leave middle of July 2025 through middle of October 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. At minimum a Bachelor's degree from CAATE accredited institution.
2. NATA BOC Certified and State licensed.
3. CPR certified.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

JOB GOAL: To assume the responsibility and obligation of establishing and maintaining a high school athletic training program, in all sports. Provides athletic injury management and other health services for all student athletes, and assists coaches with the design and implementation of injury prevention programs.

SALARY: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour based on qualifications

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and organize the daily Athletic Trainer functions with the Athletic Director and coaches.
• Complete all reporting requirements to the district.
• Maintain good Communication skills in communicating to parents and staff.
• Responsible for prevention, emergency care, first aid, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes under his/her care.
• Serve as liaison between the team physician, the athlete, the athlete's parents, and coaching staff.
• Consultant to coaching staff on conditioning, nutrition, and protective equipment.
• Assist with prevention of injuries including education for athletes and coaches, identifying factors that put athletes "at risk", correcting deficiencies in athletes as deemed necessary, as well as taping and bracing.
• Provide emergency care and first aid including availability of necessary equipment, communication procedures for emergency situations, and prompt, accurate triage.
• Evaluate acute and chronic injuries and refer to a physician or specialist where appropriate.
• Help decide if a player may return to competition following an injury.
• Treat athletic injuries with protection, rest, ice, compression, evaluation, support, and cold/heat as needed
• Develop, supervise, evaluate, and modify individual exercise programs for rehabilitation to help athletes return to a pre-injury status.
• Maintain records including injury reports, home care instructions, referrals, treatment records, and rehabilitation progress notes.
• Secure training room equipment and supplies as needed.
• Provide education and supervision for athletes and students.
• Cover team practices allowing access to the athletic training room.
• Cover sporting events as scheduled with the athletic director.
• Establish a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement for all student athletes while considering the background and developmental level of the individual student athletes.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, correspondence and notices.
• Maintains accurate and complete student documentation as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Attends conferences, workshop and other professional development to maintain current knowledge of profession.
• Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality.
• Maintain skills in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad and diverse population of students, families, peers and colleagues.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintains a positive attitude and professional demeanor when dealing with school personnel and the public as a school leader.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract length to be determined upon hire. Salary to be established by Board based upon recommendation by the Superintendent.

How to Apply: Please complete the online application, including a letter of interest, resume, copy of transcripts, copy of certificates along with 3 letters of reference. Questions may be directed to Holly Way, District Administrative Assistant, Hiawatha CUSD #426 at: holly.way@d426.org