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Athletic Trainer – Athletic Care/Outreach Sports Program (Kenmore Mercy Hospital): Represents Catholic Health System in the Outreach Athletic Training Service Program at area colleges, high schools, and athletic events.  Provides Athletic Trainer services to these community entities under the scope of the required certification by NYS Department of Education and the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification and requirements of any contractual agreement with these outside agencies.  Specifically, provides services such as injury prevention, acute injury care, and emergency care and first aid within the scope of national certification.  The Athletic Trainer may also assist in the implementation of maintenance programs at AthletiCare Rehabilitation sites under the guidance and supervision of management.

REPORTS TO: 

Manager – ATC Outreach Sports Program, Manager and/or Senior Therapist of AthletiCare

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Rehabilitation Aides, Students, Volunteers, (number varies by site)

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM):

EDUCATION:

·         Graduate of an accredited four-year college program with a BS degree

·         Certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC) - required

·         Licensed by the NYS Department of Education or eligible

·         Requires current CPR /AED

EXPERIENCE:

·         One (1) year of previous experience working as an Athletic Trainer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

·         Must be able to work long periods under conditions requiring moderate physical demands.

·         Team approach

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

·         Requires tolerance to exposure of outdoor elements and the ability to tolerate extreme weather conditions

·         Multi-site coverage

·         Weekends and evenings

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

ACTIVITY & STRENGTH:  (MEDIUM)

Low Lift (floor to knuckle):  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.);  Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder):  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.);  Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

High Lift (shoulder and above):  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.);  Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Full Lift (floor to shoulder):  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.);  Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Carry:  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.);  Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Push:  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.);  Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Pull:  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.);  Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Overall Strength Category:   Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.);  Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Dictionary Of Occupational Titles

Constant (C) 67-100

Contact Information

Julie Mungo
2950 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217
Tel:   716-447-6448
Fax:   716-447-6183
Email: jmungo@chsbuffalo.org