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Athletic department urges full-time trainer after per-diem hiring struggles
Summary
Athletics staff told the board that part-time, per-diem hiring has failed to produce consistent coverage; they recommended creating a full-time, civil-service athletic trainer position modeled on the nurses' contract to provide consistent care, AED management and training.
Athletic department staff told the Board the district is struggling to fill part-time per-diem athletic trainer shifts and urged hiring a full-time position to provide consistent medical coverage and reduce liability.
Mr. Agostino and Mr. Neggengast, speaking for the athletics department, described several recent candidates who declined per-diem or part-time offers and a shallow applicant pool. The presenters said many candidates seek full-time roles with retirement benefits; a civil-service, full-time athletic trainer would be more competitive and provide…
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