2026-2027 Athletic Trainer (Open Pool)

Hattiesburg Public School District; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Public School District is seeking a licensed/ certified athletic trainer to coordinate and administer a comprehensive healthcare program for student athletes. The role requires board certification and state licensure, plus CEU maintenance, with responsibilities spanning injury prevention, immediate care, rehab, and collaboration with staff and medical personnel.

The athletic trainer will supervise practicum students, develop emergency care plans, and maintain detailed medical records

Qualifications

• Board of Certification - Athletic Trainers certification required.
• Mississippi licensure required by MS Department of Health.
• Maintain required CEUs for continuing education.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance.
• Ability to apply diplomacy and protect athletes' well-being.
• Knowledge of CPR and AED usage.
• Effective communication with staff, parents, school sites, medical personnel, and athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate care of injured athletes and implement rehabilitation under medical direction.
• Implement injury prevention programs and manage rehabilitation procedures.
• Establish hours for athletic training rooms and supervise supplies, inventory and budgets.
• Assess injury severity, provide first aid, and refer for medical attention.
• Develop emergency healthcare plans for student athletes.
• Carry out treatment plans and inform coaches about athletes' conditions.
• Use first aid equipment across a range of modalities for treatment.

Education

Board of Certification - Athletic Trainers

Mississippi State Dept. of Health - Professional Licensure

Continuing education units (CEUs)

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Hattiesburg Public School District

TITLE: ATHLETIC TRAINER (LICENSED)/CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Board of Certification - Athletic Trainers
• 2. Mississippi State Dept. of Health - Professional Licensure
• 3. Maintain s required continuing education units (CEUs)
• 4. Comprehensive knowledge of sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance
• 5. Ability to apply diplomacy and get along with others while protecting the athletes' well-being at a level of physical fitness that will enable the athletes to achieve their maximum potential
• 6. Ability to use specialized medical training, equipment, and techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automatic external defibrillator
• 7. Communicate effectively with staff, parents, school sites, community, medical personnel, and athletes

SUPERVISES:

Practicum athletic trainer students from local universities and colleges

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director of Student Services and Activities/Athletic Director/Coordinator

JOB GOAL:

To coordinate and administer a comprehensive healthcare program for all student athletes.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide immediate care of injured and to carry out rehabilitation under the direction of medical personnel:

• 1. Serves as a well-trained healthcare professional who is an integral part of the athletic program.
• 2. Implements prevention of injury program, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation procedures for the injured
• 3. Establishes daily hours of operation for the athletic training rooms. Supervises the athletic training rooms, which includes the requisition and storage of supplies and equipment, maintains records and a current inventory of equipment, and assists in the preparation of the annual budget
• 4. Recognizes the severity of the injury, administer proper first aid, and refers student athletes for the necessary medical attention
• 5. Develops a plan for emergency healthcare involving student athletes
• 6. Carries out treatment plan for student athletes and keeps the coach informed of the student athlete's physical and emotional condition
• 7. Uses knowledge of first aid equipment ranging from bandages and splints to emergency transportation devices to treat student athletes
• 8. Plans and administers therapeutic, strengthening, and corrective exercises; demonstrates competency in heat and cold therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and other modalities
• 9. Implements injury prevention skills such as the building or fitting of protective equipment, taping, and wrapping
• 10. Counsels student athletes in seeking proper medical assistance for follow-up care and/or surgery
• 11. Provides first aid equipment and/or coverage for visiting teams
• 12. Receives and reviews each student athletes' Pre-Participation Eligibility Form
• 13. Maintains individual records on each student athlete's medical condition throughout his/her eligibility
• 14. Maintains records of first aid care rendered for every student athlete who sustains a sports related time loss injury as well as records of progress for all treatment
• 15. Conducts in-service programs for the coaching staff in the care and prevention of athletic injuries
• 16. Observation of inclement weather and implementation of safety procedures
• 17. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• 18. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• 19. Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees