Specifications include, but are not limited to: Administrative Duties: 1) Assist Athletic Director in ordering of supplies.; 2) Assist and attend 3 preseason (Fall, Winter, Spring) Coaches’ meetings.; 3) Maintain inventory of supplies.; 4) Maintain Injury Report forms for injured players.; 5) Maintain record of training visits and treatments.; 6) Maintain emergency file on student athletes.; Training Room Duties: 1) Injury assessment and recognition.; 2) Rehabilitation on injured athletes.; 3) Injury Prevention.; 4) Practice and game preparation of athletes.; 5) Consultations with coaches, parents and medical providers.; Specific Duties: 1) The prevention of injuries would include: • Administering of Impact Concussion testing for all 9th and 11th grade student-athletes as well as new students to the school as directed by the Athletic Director.; • Assist the staff in the selection of safe and appropriate equipment. (i.e. shoes, pad, etc.); • Reporting and correcting physical hazards.; • Providing expertise in applying protective taping, wraps and dressings, as well as the use of protective braces.; • Reviewing the physical examination forms of all student athletes.; 2) First aid for new injuries will include: • Providing expertise in the identification and application of first aid procedures for acute injuries.; • Maintaining adequate medical supplies and ensuring their proper location for immediate use.; • Arranging for emergency medical transportation as necessary.; • Providing first aid equipment and/or coverage for visiting teams as per established protocols.; • Maintaining records of first aid care rendered.; 3) Treatment of injuries will include: • Conducting appropriate treatment plans at scheduled times.; • Maintaining contact with referring physicians and with parents/guardians regarding an athlete’s progress, status and program of care.; • Maintaining records of progress of all treatments.; • Submitting all data in RIO database as required by the CIAC and state law.; • Advising the coach when an athlete may safely participate in practice or games following injury or illness.; • Advising coaches regarding limitations and precautions necessary for safe play.; • Advising administration and coaching staff when competition should be halted due to safety reasons.
