Summary:

The school-based Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive athletic injury evaluation and treatment services to student-athletes. This role focuses on injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care while collaborating closely with school administrators, coaches, physicians, and parents to ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes.

Schedule: M-F; after-school practice and game coverage

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide on-site athletic training services during practices, competitions, and school-sponsored athletic events

• Prevent, recognize, evaluate, manage, and rehabilitate athletic injuries and illnesses

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs, including conditioning, flexibility, and strengthening protocols

• Administer first aid and emergency care, including concussion management and return-to-play protocols

• Maintain accurate medical records, injury reports, and treatment documentation in compliance with school and legal requirements

• Communicate effectively with coaches, school nurses, administrators, parents/guardians, and healthcare providers regarding student-athlete health status

• Coordinate referrals to physicians and other healthcare professionals as needed

• Oversee and maintain athletic training facilities, equipment, and supplies

• Educate student-athletes on injury prevention, nutrition, hydration, and overall wellness

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training

• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification

• State licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Athletic Trainer