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LAUSD is currently hiring Athletic Trainers for the following (2) locations: King-Drew Medical Magnet HS and Narbonne HS.

About the Role:

An Athletic Trainer works with the Athletics Director in the development and implementation of programs for the prevention, recognition, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of student athletic injuries.

Job Duties:

  • Advises students and coaches on flexibility, strengthening, lifestyle wellness, and conditioning programs to help prevent injuries and optimize performance.
  • Conducts systematic evidence-based assessments to evaluate athletic injuries and plan of care, provides immediate care for athletic injuries, and refers athletes to appropriate medical facilities when necessary.
  • Communicates with coaches, parents, and physicians regarding student athletic injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation, and assists in determining if rehabilitated students are ready to return to athletic activities by informing the coach through written or oral communication.
  • Provides athletic training coverage during school varsity and non-varsity sports practice and home contests, based on the risk of injury of the sport.
  • Develops and implements concussion-management and return-to-play plans based on knowledge of best practices.
  • Rehabilitates and reconditions athletic injuries, illnesses, and general medical conditions in order to achieve optimal activity level through the application of therapeutic exercise, modality devices, and manual techniques, under the direction of a referring physician.
  • Assists students with the prevention of athletic injuries through the application of protective tapings, wraps, and braces. Maintains accurate medical records on all student injuries and treatments administered, as well as physician referrals and rehabilitation procedures.
  • Develops comprehensive emergency action plans for each on-campus athletic venue or facility.
  • Oversees and maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe high school athletic training facility. Recommends and orders program athletic training supplies and equipment, and also inventories.
  • Conducts sports medicine workshops for District coaches covering topics such as: injury prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation, basic first aid and CPR, blood borne pathogens, District sports medicine protocols, and other health-related topics.
  • May provide enrichment activities for an athletic training student aide program in accordance with the schools clubs and activities guidelines.
  • May promote athletic training programs within the school district and the medical community through newsletters, brochures, media, etc.

For a complete class description, please visit www.lausdjobs.org

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in athletic training, health, physical education, kinesiology, or a related field.

Experience:

One year of experience in athletic training, physical therapy, or a related field.

Special Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, crawl, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and safely shift up to 50 pounds when needed.

Special:

A valid California driver license and the availability of private transportation, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

Special Notes:

  • A valid certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC).
  • A First-Aid Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and must be kept valid during the term of employment.
  • A CPR Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment.

Application Process:

  • All applicants must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website to be officially considered**visit www.lausdjobs.org for more information and to apply!
  • DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net
  • Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.