ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT AIDE PROGRAM
Poquoson Sports Medicine is dedicated to teaching students about sports medicine.  The purpose of the athletic training student aide program is to give high school students the opportunity to explore the field of sports medicine in a safe learning environment.  The field is exciting and challenging.  A foundation of basic knowledge, common sense, and a willingness to learn are necessities to succeed in this field.
WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE ATHLETIC TRAINER STUDENT AIDE?
   * BE ON TIME
   * SHOW A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN ABOUT SPORTS MEDICINE.
   * BE LOYAL AND RESPECTFUL TO THE ATHLETIC TRAINING.                        PROGRAM, STAFF ATHLETIC TRAINER, TEAMS, COACHES, AND                 TEAM DOCTORS.
   * BE WILLING TO WORK 10-20 HOURS PER WEEK.
   * BE ABLE TO TRAVEL WITH TEAMS.
   * BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SPORT, NOT JUST YOUR FAVORITES.
   * RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN OUR ATHLETIC TRAINING TEAM.
   * ASK QUESTIONS!!!  THE BEST WAY TO LEARN IS TO ASK                           QUESTIONS.
   * IF YOU BEGIN A SEASON YOU ARE EXPECTED TO FINISH THROUGH        THE SEASON.  pLEASE, DO NOT START WHAT YOU CAN'T FINISH.
WHAT ARE THE RULES THAT THE ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT AIDE NEED TO FOLLOW?
   * APPROPRIATE ATTIRE
          - KHAKI PANTS OR SHORTS (NO JEANS).
          - POQUOSON SPORTS MEDICINE SHIRT FOR GAMES.
          - NO SHORT SKIRTS, V-NECK, OR TANK TOPS AT ANY TIME.
          - SHOES AND SNEAKERS ONLY, NO CLOGS, SANDALS, FLIP FLOPS,              HEELS, OR ANY OTHER NONFUNCTIONAL FOOTWEAR.

   * NO PERSONAL ITEMS, BOOK BAGS, CLOTHING, ETC. IN THE                      ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM. 
  
   * USE PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT IN THE ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM,         AT PRACTICES, AND AT GAMES.  NO HORSEPLAY, LOUNGING                   AROUND ON BLEACHERS, NO PROFANITY, NO SOCIALIZING, ETC.    
  
   * DO NOT DISCUSS AN ATHLETE'S CONDITION WITH ANYONE (OTHER       STUDENTS, MEDIA, ETC.)  MEDICAL INFORMATION IS                                CONFIDENTIAL.
  
   * MANDATORY ATTENDANCE AT ALL YOUR ASIGNED TEAMS                      PRACTICES AND GAMES UNLESS EXCUSED BY THE STAFF                         ATHLETIC TRAINER.  IF UNABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL DUE TO                  ILLNESS, THEN STUDENT MAY NOT WORK IN THE ATHLETIC                  TRAINING ROOM THAT DAY.  IF YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE GOING         TO MISS A GAME OR PRACTICE, CONTACT THE STAFF ATHLETIC             TRAINER AHEAD OF TIME.
  
   * INFORM THE STAFF ATHLETIC TRAINER OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH          COACHES OR ATHLETES. 
  
   * STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING A         RECORD OF TIME SPENT AT THE ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM,                  GAMES, AND PRACTICES.  PLEASE, USE THE TIME SHEETS PROVIDED      TO YOU BY THE STAFF ATHLETIC TRAINER.
  
   * ASSIST THE ATHLETIC TRAINER IN KEEPING TREATMENT CHARTS,         ATHLETE FLOW SHEETS, AND OTHER RECORDS AS NECESSARY.
  
   * ANYONE CAUGHT USING ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WILL BE DEALT                WITH ACCORDINGLY.
  
   * DO NOT SHOW FAVORITISM TOWARDS AN ATHLETE OR SPORT.
  
   * DECISIONS REGARDING RETURN TO PLAY, REFERRALS,                            TREATMENTS, AND REHAB OF INJURIES ARE TO BE MADE BY THE           STAFF ATHLETIC TRAINER AND TEAM PHYSICIAN.  IT IS UNLAWFUL       FOR AN ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT AIDE TO PRESCRIBE                     TREATMENT IDEAS TO THE ATHLETE OR COACHES WITHOUT                  CONSULTING THE STAFF ATHLETIC TRAINER FIRST.
  
   * YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING PRACTICE TIMES AND                   LOCATIONS OF ASSIGNED SPORT.  IF SOMETHING CHANGES                     INFORM THE STAFF ATHLETIC TRAINER.
  
   * ALL ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT AIDES MUST PARTICIPATE IN           FUND RAISERS REGARDLESS IF THEY ARE IN SEASON OR NOT.
  

                 
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A VARSITY LETTER?

   1) WORK WITH ASSIGNED SPORT FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON.
   2) ATTEND ALL PRACTICES AND GAMES AS SPECIFIED BY THE STAFF          ATHLETIC TRAINER.
   3) PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ATHLETIC              TRAINING STUDENT AIDE.
   4) MEET THE ABOVE EXPECTATIONS AND FOLLOW THE ABOVE                    RULES.
   5) MUST HAVE 40 HOURS A MONTH.  MONTHS WITH HOLIDAYS WILL          BE ADJUSTED.
   6) ALL FUNDRAISING MATERIALS MUST BE TURNED IN.
CAN I OBTAIN VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE?

   THE ANSWER TO THIS IS YES, BUT YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL EXPECTATIONS, RULES, AND VARSITY LETTER REQUIREMENTS.  ANY PROBLEMS AT ALL WILL RESULT IN NO COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS.