Athletic Equipment Attendant//Trainer

Posted: Continuous 2012-08-08
Available: 08/08/2012 Closes: 08/16/2012
Foothill High School
 

QUALIFICATIONS:   This position requires knowledge of standard athletic equipment, supplies, and materials used in competitive sports; proper methods of cleaning and storing athletic equipment; first aid methods, techniques, and standards; safety standards as applied to the operation and conditioning of athletic equipment.

Must possess the skill to maintain and make repairs to athletic clothing and equipment; learn to tape athletes and perform first aid; learn to operate standard athletic equipment including whirlpools.   Establish and maintain appropriate records and files including inventory records; perform arithmetical calculations accurately; communicate effectively both in oral and written forms; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

One year of experience in work connected with a sports program or in handling athletic equipment.   Possession of or skill to obtain a valid First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

This position requires the ability to receive, store, and inventory athletic equipment and supplies for competitive athletic/sports programs; issue and inspect athletic equipment for proper operation and compliance to established safety standards; issue lockers, clothing, protective pads, shoes, balls, bats, rackets, and other game equipment; stencil and mark equipment for inventory purposes; maintain and account for all athletic equipment and supplies, establish appropriate inventory records and files as needed;  inspect clothing, uniforms, and equipment for needed repairs;  make minor repairs and patches clothing/equipment and arrange for major repairs, arrange for minor repairs with outside reconditioners; clean and sanitize athletic clothing, uniforms, etc.;  assist in monitoring locker room facilities; maintain record of lockers and equipment issued to students; attend athletic events/programs and serve as athletic trainer; administer first aid for minor athletic injuries and refer major injuries to team physician; tape athletes for sporting events to prevent or protect injuries; confer with team physician regarding initial, rehabilitative, or exercise treatment of athletic injuries and follow prescribed instructions; transport injured athletes to medical facilities as needed; gather, load, and assure that proper athletic equipment and first aid supplies are present at athletic and other events;  will perform custodial duties in the clean-up and maintenance of the gymnasium;  assist in the maintenance of P.E. equipment as needed; maintenance of school vans; confer with Athletic Director regarding equipment needs, purchases, etc.; perform related duties as required.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID CLASS "C" CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE.  

DUTIES OF POSITION:   To receive, issue, maintain, store, and inventory athletic equipment and supplies used in competitive athletic/sports programs; to function as athletic trainer to athletes, providing first aid and emergency care as assigned; and to perform some custodial duties in the gymnasium area as assigned.   Employees in this class receive general supervision from a school site administrator or his/her designate within a framework of standard policies and procedures.   This job class exercises responsibility for ensuring the proper safety and accounting of athletic/sports equipment and for providing treatment of minor athletic injuries requiring the application of standard first aid procedures, techniques, and injury prevention methods.

STARTING SALARY:                     $2,514.91 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS:                  12 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS:                   8 (daily working hours 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

Kern High School District


5801 Sundale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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