Westfield Technical Academy
Westfield Public Schools
Westfield, Massachusetts
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| Job ID: 4127656 |
Application Deadline:
Posted until Filled |
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Posted: January 18, 2023 |
Starting Date:
Immediately |
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Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for a part time Athletic Trainer at Westfield Technical Academy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and administers fitness programs for athletes including prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation
- Assists athletes in recovering from injuries (acute and chronic) or health problems.
- Evaluates injuries sustained and provides immediate care for those injuries
- Administers rehabilitative exercise programs effectively and safely as indicated by the health care provider
- Administers proper athletic training techniques (wrapping, bandaging and taping) to decrease risk of injury
- Provides in-service instructions for coaches or other interested individuals in the care and prevention of athletic injuries
- Assists in the determination of when injured athlete can safely return to participation and competition
- Establishes and maintains records including injury, treatments and rehabilitation
- Reports all pertinent findings to appropriate parties
- Assist in the purchasing, maintenance, and inventory of athletic training supplies
- Adheres to safety practices and procedures
- Maintains technical and professional knowledge current with the latest theory and techniques of sports and physical medicine
- Performs other patient care activities
- Performs related duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED- Knowledge of the general principles and techniques of physical care for athletes
- Considerable interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, oral and written
- Ability to be thorough and organized
- Ability to identify need for immediate medical attention
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the care needed by pediatric, adolescent and adults
- Knowledge of safety practices
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC)
SCHEDULE: 15-19 hours per week. Varying schedule dependent upon offsite support requirements. May require evenings and weekends.
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Athletics
Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 1
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Westfield Technical Academy Mission Statement
Our Mission at Westfield Technical Academy is to provide a high quality education by modeling and teaching our students the principles of hard work, compassion, humility, patience, honesty, and courage.
Our School Goals:
<ul><li>To use demographic, educational, and performance data to increase student achievement.
<li>To provide integrated academic and vocational programs which optimize the potential of each student.
<li>To maintain a current and demanding curriculum that is aligned to the academic and vocational Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and standards.
<li>To align technical programs to national standards and accreditation requirements, allowing students to obtain relevant licensure/certifications.
<li>To teach and model the importance of respect for everyone regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or home status.
<li>To improve student achievement through relevant staff development.
<li>To enhance parent and school communication.
<li>To strengthen involvement and participation with Chapter 74 program advisory boards.
<li>To increase public awareness of Westfield Technical Academy through expanded recruiting strategies and communication of student successes.
<li>To increase our graduation rate through a variety of intervention programs. |
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Westfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
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<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training Required</ul>
<li>Licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals
<li>Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association BOC
<li>Trained in first aid and CPR
<li>Trained and/or experience with the Impact Concussion program and protocols
<li>Citizenship, residency OR WORK VISA IN United States required
Applicants are required to possess and maintain certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Mass State Athletic Trainer license and CPR certification
<b>WORKING CONDITIONS:</b>
<li>Must be able to assist with or transfer patients of various weights/heights.
<li>Must be able to lift 50 -75 pounds and may be required to carry medical, first aid and athletic training kit and coolers long distances
<li>Must be able to push carts containing medical and athletic equipment.
<li>Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
<li>Applicants will be required to work out of doors in various weather/climate conditions, evenings, weekends.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required |
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Greg Vouros
177 Montgomery Road
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Phone: 413-572-6484
Email: greg.vouros@schoolsofwestfield.org
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