CCA Fort Lauderdale - Athletic Trainer (Ft. Lauderdale)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Athletic Trainer
DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy
REPORTS TO: Principal of the School Level and Athletic Director
STATUS: Exempt; Teaching Professionals Calendar, 2 weeks in summer
HOURS: Full Time (40)
LOCATION: Calvary Christian Academy, Fort Lauderdale
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Scope:

As an athletic trainer, this position is responsible for a variety of the daily operations of the secondary school athletic programs- injury prevention and treatment, coach education, and providing athletic training services during athletic contests- including both practice and game coverage. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, the willingness to work as a team member, and a passion for working in a school environment.

• Provide Athletic Training services to student-athletes under the direction of the Athletic Director, Director of Sports Medicine and team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with the State of Florida athletic training practice act.
• Design rehabilitation programs for student-athletes
• Maintain appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the team physician.
• Provide athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away varsity football games.
• Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school, the coaches, athletes, and their parents.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, and treatments, and provide insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician.
• Manage and approve student Athletic Clearance for participation, including physicals and FHSAA required documents.
• Assist the Director of Sports Medicine as requested.
• Sub coverage for the physical education department teachers that are a part of the CCA coaching staff.

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:

• Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• Willing to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
• A love of teaching, especially the Word.
• The call of God to serve as an athletic trainer.
• Certified athletic trainer by NATA and licensed in the state of Florida.
• A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues.
• Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Continuing professional development.
• Computer skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Flexibility.
• Education Requirements:
• Certified and in good standing with the BOC
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic training; Master's Preferred
• Florida Athletic Training License
• Certified in CPR for Healthcare provider

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, plus game coverage with some Saturday coverage as needed.
Full-time (40 hours/week)

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