Athletic Trainer Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Openings as of 4/26/2025

Athletic Trainer JobID:

11589

Position Type:

ATHLETIC/ATHLETIC TRAINER

Date Posted:

4/21/2025

Location:

ATHLETICS

Richland County School District One, South Carolina

Classification Description Locations:

Eau Claire High School

Keenan High School Job Title:

Athletic Trainer

FLSA:

Exempt
240 Days

Salary Range:

60, 820.00 – 80, 023.00 General Statement of Job
Responsible for developing and overseeing a comprehensive athletic care program that focuses on injury prevention and provides for injury evaluation, care and rehabilitation of injured athletes. Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Assists coaching staff in planning, designing and implementing appropriate programs that will reduce the
possibility of weather-related injuries.
Develops emergency procedures for injured athletes and other students injured in school sports-related
activities.
Monitors the progress of injured athletes and advises coaches regarding return to practice and games.
Informs and advises coaches of the progress of student athletes and the degree to which they may
participate in practice and game sessions.
Maintains close communication between the athletic training program and the school.
Develops and implements medical protocols in conjunction with other appropriate personnel.
Develops and implements rules and regulations for athletic training rooms, the athletic training program and
athletic training staff.
Provides medical coverage staffing for high school and middle school home athletic events and practices, as well as away games when possible.
Administers first aid as needed.
Evaluates and treats chronic minor injuries and related disabilities to maintain athlete’s performance.
Provides athletes with protective or injury-prevention devices, such as adhesive tape, bandages, braces and other special equipment.
Provides medical assistance to injured athletes as prescribed by a licensed physician with respect to
evaluating injuries, and referring appropriate cases to medical facilities, operating therapeutic devices and
equipment, fitting braces, guards, and other devices.
Supervises athletic training rooms, which includes repositioning and storing supplies and equipment, and
maintaining accurate records. Performs routine safety inspections of training rooms.
Ensures all athletic training staff maintain First-Aid, CPR and AED certifications.
Ensures all records, logs and reports are maintained in accordance with requirements, policies and
procedures.

Additional Duties:

Performs related duties as required. Minimum Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training
Current State of South Carolina Athletic Training Licensure through South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. (SCLLR)
Current certification through the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Must hold a National Provider Identifier number Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/carrying objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, assisting them on and off the exam table. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, holidays and weekends. Conducts duties in both indoor and outdoor environments with some exposure to heat, cold, disease (through handling bodily fluids), and ethyl chloride. Requires constant attention working with students and long work hours. Strenuous physical demands are occasionally required to lift/move items up to 150 pounds. Occasional local and overnight travel is required. Performance Evaluation

Job Knowledge:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of athletic training methods, techniques and procedures. Knowledge of proper maintenance and use of equipment, materials and supplies. Knowledge of athletic training equipment and devices and protective equipment. Ability to effectively manage programs and staff.

Quality of Work:

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high-quality communication and interaction with all District departments and divisions, co-workers, and the public.

Quantity of Work:

Performs described “Specific Duties and Responsibilities” and related assignments efficiently and effectively to produce a quantity of work that consistently meets the standards and expectations of the District.

Dependability:

Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, District policy, standards, and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance:

Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management concerning vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm:

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability. Strives to anticipate work to be done, and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment:

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur, and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation:

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction, strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with District policy or procedures, etc). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the District.

Relationships:

Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors, and staff for mutual and district benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all District employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staff and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public to maintain goodwill toward the District and to project a good district image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions, and complaints from other departments and persons to maintain goodwill within the District. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the District. Interacts effectively with higher management, professionals, and the public.

Coordination of Work:

Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates the expected time of completion of elements of work and establish a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions, and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety:

Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the District and various regulatory agencies. Sees that standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Planning:

Plans, directs and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production of the department. Knows and understands the expectations of the District regarding the activities of the department, and works to see that these expectations are met. Designs and formulates ways, means, and timing to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and the District. Within constraints of District policy, formulates appropriate strategy and tactics for achieving departmental and District objectives. Effectively and efficiently organizes, arranges, and allocates manpower, financial and other designated resources to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and the District.

Decision Making:

Uses discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting the department. When a particular policy, procedure, or strategy does not foster the desired result, moves decisively and explicitly to develop and implement alternatives.

Human Relations:

Strives to develop and maintain good rapport with all staff members. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints, and responds appropriately. Maintains the respect and loyalty of staff.

Policy Implementation:

Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of District policies regarding the department and District function. Adheres to those policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from subordinate staff.