Assistant Athletic Trainer - Perry High

Houston County schools; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston County schools is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support student athletes with medical treatment and rehabilitation. This role involves evaluating injuries, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and a Georgia Athletic Training license, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Athletic Training or related field.
• Georgia Athletic Training license; NATA certification preferred.
• Ability to walk, stand, lift up to 75 pounds, and crouch or kneel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site medical treatment for minor injuries and rehabilitation for students.
• Evaluates and diagnoses athletic injuries for students.
• Manages documentation and records related to student athletes and injuries.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Athletic Training or related field

Job description

Houston County Board of Education

Job Description

Certified Positions

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Code: Identified by Assignment

Department/Location: School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Effective Date: May 13, 2025

Summary and Relationship to the Curriculum

This position supports treatment for minor student injuries, administers medication, and assists with preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitation treatments. Treatment includes care during the school day, games/practices, and development of treatment and rehabilitation for student athletes according to physicians’ instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides on-site medical treatment for minor injuries and rehabilitation for students; communicates with parents, district employees, and physicians regarding treatment or rehabilitation for injuries.
2. Evaluates and diagnoses athletic injuries for students within the scope of an athletic trainer, following relevant state codes; performs prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, or rehabilitation of athletic injuries, including the use of physical modalities.
3. Manages documentation and records related to student athletes and injuries.
4. Recommends medical treatment for student athletes, including determining when an injured athlete can return to play.
5. Coordinates emergency care and transportation of student athletes to medical facilities as needed.
6. Assists in managing the athletic training budget, inventory, and maintenance of training room equipment.
7. Participates in pre-participation sports physicals.
8. Responds to emergency situations and communicates conditions effectively to school and medical personnel.
9. Adheres to medication guidelines and assists students with daily medication as needed.
10. Builds positive relationships and utilizes district resources to promote students’ social and emotional growth.
11. Provides a safe, well-managed, and orderly environment conducive to learning.
12. Performs duties in accordance with laws, ethical standards, policies, and regulations.
13. Attends meetings and leads activities as assigned.
14. Collaborates with Human Resources to establish safety procedures for district employees.
15. Performs additional duties as requested.
16. One assistant athletic trainer will serve as Lead Athletic Trainer, providing supervision, guidance, and training for other trainers, and ensuring program success and compliance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Athletic Training or related field.
2. Licenses and Certifications: Georgia Athletic Training license; NATA certification preferred.
3. Skills: Effective communication, technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, data analysis, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
4. Physical Demands: Ability to walk, stand, lift up to 75 pounds, and crouch or kneel occasionally.
5. Work Environment: Exposure to outdoor elements and moderate noise levels; frequent travel.
6. Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.

Additional Requirements: Punctuality, attendance, safety consciousness, and dependability.