Standard Clinic Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday: 5:30 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Determined by Head Athletic Trainer
*hour variability based on practice and game schedule depending on the season

Event and Game Coverage

Injuries on the Field:
If an athlete is injured on the field, he should never be moved if a head or neck injury is suspected. In the event of a neck or spinal cord injury, the athletic trainers and local Emergency Medical Service (EMS) will remove all football equipment onsite prior to transport unless a physician or EMS deem it inappropriate. AT LEAST 3 athletic trainers will be present at all football games (home and away). In the event of a spinal cord injury or any ambulance transport, an athletic trainer can go with the athlete only if the athlete’s parent or other family member over age 18 is not available to answer any questions the athlete cannot. If the athletic trainer is unable to leave the event, a coach may travel in the ambulance.
Injury Management:
In the event that an athlete is injured and an athletic trainer is not on site, it is the coaches responsibility to contact an athletic trainer via cell phone or email, and have the athlete report to the ATC as soon as possible. The athletic trainer will evaluate the injury and determine treatment protocols and if a physician referral is necessary. The athletic trainers will refer the athlete to the appropriate team physician listed in manual section 2. The athletic trainers will follow the instructions of the physician’s treatment and rehabilitation recommendations. Return to play will be determined by the physician. If an athlete is injured badly enough that he cannot practice, the athletic trainer will notify the coach. Coaches should notify the athlete if he wants the athlete to still attend practice if they are not receiving treatment. If an athlete needs treatment, he must report to the athletic training room daily until either the athletic trainer or a physician says otherwise. If an athlete is ill, the athlete should contact the coach or an athletic trainer.

Facility Rules

• DO:
  • Report all physical (musculoskeletal injury, systemic illness, etc.) or psychological (anxiety, depression, etc.) concerns to the AT staff as soon as they occur.
  • Respect the staff, other patients, and equipment.
  • Always have a certified athletic trainer present during treatments.
  • Wear appropriate attire in the Athletic Training Clinic (ATC) at all times.
  • Shower before receiving treatments after practices and competitions.
  • Sign in prior to using the ATC.
  • Clean and return used equipment to the proper location in the ATC once you are done using it.
  • Ask permission before using or taking any supplies or equipment from the ATC.
  • Return all equipment issued by the athletic training staff (i.e. crutches, ACE wraps, braces, neoprene garments, etc.).
• DON’T:
  • Use a cell phone during rehabilitation times.
  • Take photos or videos inside the ATC.
  • Wear muddy or cleated shoes in the ATC.
  • Loiter or lounge inside or outside the ATC.
  • Eat or drink (other than water) inside the ATC.
  • Use profanity, derogatory/abusive, or disrespectful language.
  • Remove any equipment from the ATC unless given permission.

Facility Policies

• Make sure the athlete receiving treatment is comfortable.
• Be open and honest about the treatments you are providing.
• Abide by OSHA requirements at all times.
• Ensure that all equipment is calibrated, up to date, and in working order.
• All coolers must be washed out with soap and warm water after each use then placed upside down on the drying racks.
• All treatment and taping tables must be cleaned properly with Whizzer and a towel after each use.
• All equipment must be cleaned properly with Whizzer and a towel after each use.
• All high traffic areas will be swept and mopped at the end of every other day.
• The rehabilitation area and equipment must be cleaned thoroughly every Friday.

Staff Policies

Attire

• Practice Days:
  • Khaki Pants/Shorts, Philadelphia Eagles Polo OR Athletic Training T-Shirt, Closed toed shoes, Non distracting or hazardous jewelry
  • Warm/Shine: Shorts must be finger tip length; joggers, hats, and sunglasses are allowed
  • Cold/Rain: Jackets, gloves, snow pants, boots, hats, and joggers are allowed
• Game Days:
  • Khaki Pants, Game Day Philadelphia Eagles Polo, Tennis shoes, Non distracting or hazardous jewelry
  • Warm/Shine: Khaki shorts are allowed as long as they are fingertip length, and hats are allowed as long as there are no conflicting logos or colors
  • Cold/Rain: Jackets, gloves, snow pants, boots, hats are allowed as long as there are no conflicting logos or colors

Missed Work or Sick Leave

Guidelines for Managing Potential Infection:

1. Any staff member who has been exposed to a potential infection before, during, or after a shift should report that exposure to the Head Athletic Trainer immediately and to the Director of Sports Medicine.
2. If a staff member feels ill enough to miss ANY shift, he/she should notify the Head Athletic Trainer immediately. Any absence must be requested no less than 2 hours before the staff member’s shift starts, and he/she must provide a substitute from within the organization.
3. The staff member is responsible for keeping the Head Athletic Trainer informed of his/her conditions that require extended care and/or missed clinical time. If 3 or more consecutive days of work are missed, the staff member is required to provide written documentation from a physician to return to work.
4. If you are going to be out for an extended amount of time due to a health condition (surgery, pregnancy, etc.), please see the Head Athletic Trainer and the Vice President of Human Resources to coordinate your leave time.

All full time employees will receive 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year. Seasonal employees will not receive PTO.

Scheduling: The schedule will be posted 2 weeks in advance, so please schedule your doctors appointments or otherwise on your days off. While out of season, birthdays and holidays may be requested off.

Vacation: Vacation time is discouraged while in-season. Out of season vacation time is permitted, however, you must request any vacation time with the Director of Sports Medicine at least 30 days in advance.

Performance Evaluations

The performance evaluations of each athletic trainer will minimally be conducted annually (from hiring date). The evaluation will minimally be conducted by the Head Athletic Trainer, Director of Sports Medicine, and Vice President of Human Resources (VP of HR) as needed. The athletic trainers will be graded on a scale of 1-5 in the following categories (1= unsatisfactory, 5=exceptional):

• Demonstrates required job skills and knowledge
• Has the ability to learn and use new skills
• Uses resources available in an effective manner
• Responds effectively to assigned responsibilities
• Meets attendance requirements
• Takes direction in a positive manner
• Takes responsibility for actions
• Honors commitments
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Meets work attire requirements
• Ability to communicate with athletics staff
• Interpersonal communication with athletes
• Submission of injury records/progress reports for coaches and staff
• Recognizes challenges or limitations
• Effective time management
• Overall professionalism

Based on the overall score and any additional comments, the supervisor (Head Athletic Trainer, Director of Sports Medicine, and VP of HR as needed) will decide whether the athletic trainer evaluated is recommended for continued employment, recommended for placement into a Performance Improvement Plan, or not recommended for subsequent contract.

Each postseason, evaluation of the staff will be conducted by the coaches and athletes if they choose to provide feedback.

Grievances

We pride ourselves in having an open door policy. Any grievances can be brought to the attention of the Head Athletic Trainer, Director of Sports Medicine, or VP of HR by just stopping by their offices. Additionally, please submit an email explaining the situation and to schedule an appointment. All appointments will take place within 5 business days from when the grievance was submitted in writing. Depending the severity of the grievance, minimally one of the individuals listed above will be in attendance.