Athletic Trainer

Canton Schools; Canton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Canton Public Schools in Connecticut is seeking a Licensed Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive athletic training and healthcare services to student-athletes participating in the district's interscholastic athletic programs.

You will develop injury prevention programs, evaluate and treat injuries, administer first aid, manage rehabilitation, and coordinate return-to-play protocols, working closely with coaches, nurses, physicians, and families to promote health and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an athletic trainer in a secondary school or interscholastic athletic setting.
• CPR/First Aid and AED certification (instructor certification strongly preferred).
• Experience with concussion management and return-to-play protocols.
• Knowledge of Connecticut interscholastic athletic regulations and requirements.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, families, coaches, administrators, school nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs for the prevention of athletic injuries.
• Evaluation and treatment of injuries.
• Administration of first aid and emergency medical care.
• Development and administration of rehabilitation programs.
• Coordination of appropriate return-to-activity and return-to-play protocols.

Skills

Athletic training experience

First Aid & AED certification

Concussion management

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Canton Public Schools

• Date Posted: 9/3/2026


• Location: District-Wide


• Date Available: Immediately

The Licensed Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive athletic training and healthcare services to student-athletes participating in the district's interscholastic athletic programs. The primary responsibilities of the position include the development and implementation of programs for the prevention of athletic injuries; evaluation and treatment of injuries; administration of first aid and emergency medical care; development and administration of rehabilitation programs; and coordination of appropriate return-to-activity and return-to-play protocols.

The Athletic Trainer serves as an integral member of the school athletic and student-support team and works collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, parents/guardians, school nurses, administrators, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to promote the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes.

Position Timeline:

Immediate start

Work Year: 10 months

Salary Range: plus generous benefits package available

Qualifications/experience

• Previous experience as an athletic trainer in a secondary school or interscholastic athletic setting.


• CPR/First Aid and AED certification (instructor certification strongly preferred).


• Experience with concussion management and return-to-play protocols.


• Knowledge of Connecticut interscholastic athletic regulations and requirements.


• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, families, coaches, administrators, school nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Canton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Postings current as of 9/9/2026 9:08:22 AM CST.