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Job Description
2026-2027 School Year
OSD ATHLETIC TRAINER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop and implement injury-prevention programs, and educate student-athletes, coaches, and families on health and wellness practices. Evaluate athletic injuries and illnesses and provide appropriate first aid, emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation services. Maintain accurate injury reports, treatment records, and other required documentation. Develop, review, and implement Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and assist with risk management initiatives. Coordinate concussion management, return to learn, and return to play protocols in accordance with district policy, WIAA regulations, and Washington State law. Assist with heat illness prevention, sudden cardiac arrest awareness, and other student-athlete safety initiatives. Communicate and collaborate with student athletes, parents, coaches, administrators, school nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with medical providers as appropriate. Provide athletic training coverage for assigned practices, contests, tournaments, and postseason events. Travel to athletic events as assigned by the Athletic Director. Maintain electronic medical records and prepare reports as requested. Participate in department meetings, district trainings, and professional development activities. Serve as an integral member of the athletic department and school community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physically able to lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Physically capable of demonstrating movements or plays to student athletes, when applicable or necessary. Physical ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, crawl, lift, reach, pull, and climb as required to satisfactorily perform required duties. Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more. Frequent standing, walking, lifting and bending.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position follows the Othello High School athletic calendar/schedule Primarily works afternoons and evenings, with occasional weekends. Coverage required during Fall, Winter, and Spring athletic seasons. Schedule will vary based on practices, competitions, tournaments, and postseason assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field Current Board of Certification (BOC) Athletic Trainer certification Current Washington State Athletic Trainer License, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment. Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred Must have a current First Aid/CPR card as per WIAA guidelines. Completed or will complete all WIAA trainings and requirements.
SALARY/WAGES
$35.00 per hour up to a maximum of 780 hours per school year Cell phone stipend at $150/month Medical Insurance through
SEBB/HCA
of Washington Application Closing Date - When Filled Application procedure: External applicants apply on district website Current Othello School District Employees submit a letter of interest to: Carlos Gonzalez carlosgonzalez@othelloschools.org Athletic Director Othello High School 340 S 7 th Avenue 509-488-3351 The Othello School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: For information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, please reach out to the
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator:
Heidi Wagner, 1025 S 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org . Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html El Distrito Escolar de Othello no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de presunta discriminación: Para obtener información sobre las políticas de no discriminación y discriminación por sexo y los procedimientos de quejas, y cómo informar una inquietud o queja, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora del Título
Heidi Wagner, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org. Las consultas sobre el Título IX también pueden dirigirse al Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU., Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
