Sponsor: Brian Bound
Eligibility Requirements: This activity is for Junior or Senior students that are interested in pursuing a career in the health field. Each member must be in good standing with his/her academics. All members must maintain a C or better average in all classes. Grades will be evaluated at each grade check. Each prospective member must have a recommendation form completed.
Time Commitment: Each member is expected to attend a monthly meeting to be held on various dates. Each person must assist with athletic training room procedures and athletic events. Several hours will be spent after school providing services. A student athletic trainer will perform as if he/she is participating in the sport.
Activity Time Period: First and second semester.
Location: Trainer Room
Procedures for Joining: Each prospective member must provide notification of interest to Mr. Bounds in writing. There should be an explanation of the member’s reasons for wanting to be a student athletic trainer. A recommendation sheet must be completed. Each member will be required to sign a confidentiality statement.
Description: The student athletic trainers will be able to assist the certified athletic trainer in the process of assessing, preventing, treating, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The student athletic trainer will assist in daily duties within the athletic training room and help prepare for athletic events.
Membership Limit: 4-6
Varsity Letter: Each Varsity member will receive a letter for completing the season on the Varsity level. The Head Trainer reserves the right to deny a letter to any participant that is incorrigible or violates rules set up by the trainer.
