Certified Athletic Trainer

A services organization in California is looking to add a compassionate and hardworking Certified Athletic Trainer to its Occupational Health team. As a vital resource for the site's employees, the Certified Athletic Trainer will be responsible for performing both injury prevention and injury management (first aid) activities.

About the Opportunity :

Schedule : 4 shifts per week

Hours : 12pm to 10 : 30pm

Setting : Occupational Health

Responsibilities :

Provide triage, first aid and / or referral to outside medical provider, if indicated.

Maintain records of first aid care provided to associates.

Minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness, education and intervention.

Attend and participate at "start-up" meetings to lead daily stretching routines.

Understand and learn each department and communicate the proper techniques on how to prevent soft tissue injuries.

Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address injury trends.

Provide accommodation recommendations related to job placement for all employees on restrictions given by a medical provider.

Understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task.

Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process.

Frequent "floor time" to interact with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits. Attend and speak at daily "start-up" meetings.

Qualifications :

Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the National Athletic Trainers' Association or equivalent State Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a CPR course at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desired Skills :

Experience in an occupational setting

Certified to Teach First Aid, CPR, AED training

Experience with an industrial wellness program

Experience working with Worker's Compensation

Experience leading / managing a team