DAILY DUTIES OF ATHLETIC TRAINER The daily routine of an athletic trainer is a long and arduous one. An athletic trainer will be expected to be the first to arrive and is usually the last to leave each day. You are responsible for the athletes treatment, prevention of injuries, and rehabilitation of injuries. Most schools have nutritionists and strength and conditioning coaches but some do not. Be prepared to carry out meal plans and injury prevention programs.

PRE-PRACTICE Arrive minutes prior to time athlete is to report to athletic training facility Prepare equipment and check athletic training kit daily Prepare athletes. Do not allow athletes to be late Prepare injury report, discuss with Athletic Training Coordinator and provide copy to coach prior to practice. Injured athletes must also be on time for practice.

PRACTICE Be on time to practice- your equipment must be packed and ready for transportation to the field Observe athletes returning to competition from injuries Observe for injuries, dangerous drills, and environmental hazards Perform and monitor safe functional activity for injured athletes Have note pad and record injuries on the field Absolutely no studying or reading during practice coverage

POST-PRACTICE Replace used equipment in kits Clean and return all equipment to proper place Record all injuries in Injury Log Re-evaluate injuries and provide treatment Instruct athlete in regards to overnight instruction for injury

AWAY GAMES Day prior to departure, communicate with ATC regarding schedule. If travelling as a first responder, communicate directly with the head coach to confirm schedule of departure and provide your phone number in case of schedule change.

AWAY GAMES Dress appropriately – Dress professionally Usually dictated by head coach Males: Dress Shirt, Tie, Coat or Sweater, Dress Slacks, Dress Shoes Females: Dress Blouse, Dress Slacks, Dress Skirt (No mini skirts!) LOW heal dress shoes

AWAY GAMES Arrive minutes prior to departure time Prepare equipment. Check supplies Re-evaluate injured athletes and provide treatments Report to coach regarding injured athletes Check Host Athletic Trainer information sheet for personnel and services at away contest.

HOME GAMES Arrive one hour prior to time coach wants athletes ready for warm-up. Usually three hours prior to game time in baseball and football. Prepare athletes, consult with ATC regarding injuries and playing status, then inform coach. Prepare equipment and means of transportation. Prepare communication- check battery levels of cellular phones prior leaving for fields. Greet visiting athletic trainer.

FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit Splint Bag Football Trunk (Extra Uniforms and Equipment, Cleats, Spikes) Equipment Kit (Helmet Kit) Crutches (2 pair, 1 adult – 1 XL) 2 Ice Chests (10 bags of Ice) Wet Ace Bandages Communications (Cell Phones, Radio) Water Coolers, Cups, Water Bottles Blood Bags Towels

SOFTBALL/BASEBALL EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit Splint Bag AED Oxygen and Bag Mask 1 Pair of Crutches (appropriate size) 2- 5 Gallon Water Coolers with Cups 2 Ice Chests with Wet Ace bandages Communications

SOCCER EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit Splint Bag AED Oxygen and Bag Mask Spine Board 1 Pair of Crutches (appropriate size) 2- 5 Gallon Water Coolers with Cups 2 Ice Chests with Wet Ace bandages Communications

INDOOR EVENTS First Aid Kit Splint Bag AED Oxygen and Bag Mask Spine Board Blood Borne Pathogen Kit (1 each bench) 1 Pair of Crutches (appropriate size) 2- 5 Gallon Water Coolers with Cups 2 Ice Chests with Wet Ace bandages Communications One portable treatment table outside gym door

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS PLEASE TAKE TIME TO CARE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT DO NOT LET ATHLETES SIT ON FIRST AID KITS OR WATER COOLERS ALWAYS CLEAN AND RETURN ALL EQUIPMENT TO PROPER PLACE

MINOR INJURIES MINOR INJURIES: Cuts, scratches, abrasions, etc… Follow universal precautions Administer First Aid using proper sterile techniques to prevent transmission of blood related diseases Record injury in daily injury log Recheck after showering Provide overnight and next day follow-up instructions

MINOR-MODERATE INJURIES Sprains, Strains, Contusions, Dizziness, Etc… Administer First Aid Evaluation of minor sprains, strains, etc., treated at game or practice site More severe sprains, strains, etc., protect and transport to the athletic training facility Record Injury Discuss injury management with supervising ATC Provide overnight and next day follow-up instruction

SERIOUS INJURIES DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE ATHLETE Administer First Aid Activate 911 Stabilize Athlete Gather medical information if available and insurance information form Athletic Trainer will remain with injured athlete during transport Record Injury Call head athletic trainer,medical official, or AD to report injury