Job Opening: Athletic Trainer

Job Title: Certified Athletic Trainer

Department: Athletics
Reports To: School Athletic Director
Salary Range: $50,000–$60,000 annually

Position Summary

Athletic trainers play a vital role in the health and well-being of athletes, helping them recover from injuries and maintain peak performance levels. The Certified Athletic Trainer will provide prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services forsports-related injuries to student-athletes. This role includes day-to-day operations of the athletic training department such as daily care to athletes, application of emergency procedures, first aid, documentation of care, and communication with coaches and physicians. The Athletic Trainer will attend athletic events (both home and away), supervise the athletic training room, and assist in medical record keeping and supply management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs specific to individual athletes or sports teams.

• Educate athletes and coaches on best practices for avoiding injuries during training and competition.

• Evaluate injuries to determine their nature and severity.

• Assess healing progress and determine safe return-to-play timelines.

• Administer first aid and emergency care when necessary.

• Design and implement individualized rehabilitation programs.

• Refer athletes to medical specialists as needed.

• Maintain detailed records of injuries, treatments, and athlete progress.

• Educate athletes on nutrition, hydration, and health-related performance factors.

• Provide guidance on proper use of equipment and techniques to reduce injury risk.

• Develop and implement emergency action plans for practices and games.

• Prepare hydration and treatment for athletes during practices.

• Attend all athletic events, both on- and off-campus.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field.

• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATA-BOC).

• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification.

• State licensure (or ability to obtain licensure within 2 months of employment).

Desired Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in high school athletics or comparable sports environment.

Other Requirements

• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with school policies.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Some travel may be required.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a legally registered and insured vehicle.

• May require driving responsibilities for school vehicles (must comply with vehicle driving policy).

• Strong communication, organizational, and stress management skills.

• Ability to work effectively with middle and high school student-athletes.

• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with school policies.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Some travel may be required.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a legally registered and insured vehicle.

• May require driving responsibilities for school vehicles (must comply with vehicle driving policy).

• Strong communication, organizational, and stress management skills.

• Ability to work effectively with middle and high school student-athletes.