Athletic Trainer

Valley Christian Schools; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition discounts

Educational reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Up to 17 paid holidays

Job summary

Valley Christian High School is seeking an Athletic Trainer for the 2026-2027 school year in Cerritos, CA. The role includes preventing and treating injuries for student athletes across various sports, working with coaches and athletic directors to support practices and games.

The position emphasizes Christian mentorship, record-keeping, and helping athletes maintain peak health for individual and team performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in athletic training; HS athlete experience preferred.
• ATC certification issued by NATA BOC or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Active membership in a Protestant Christian church is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs in season and off-season; advise coaching staff and students on care, prevention, nutrition, conditioning, and warm-ups.
• Provide preventive and rehabilitative services and treatment to student athletes in line with medical protocols and coaching staff instructions.
• Design and implement individualized rehabilitation programs; document progression and discuss plans with physicians, Athletic Directors, coaches and parents/guardians.
• Attend athletic practices, home and away games to render services as needed.
• Attend meetings with Athletic Director and coaches to discuss strategy and best practices for injury prevention.

Skills

Athletic training

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

ATC certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: High School - Cerritos, CA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $40.00Hourly, High School Athletic Trainer F/T or P/T

Valley Christian High School is seeking an Athletic Trainer for the 2026-2027 school year. The Athletic Trainer is responsible to provide preventive and rehabilitative services and treatment to student athletes engaged in a variety of high school sports. (S)He will also collaborate with Athletic Directors and coaches to attend athletic practices, home games, and away games to render services as needed. (S)He prepares and maintains a variety of records and files related to assigned student athletes and other related training activities. The Athletic Trainer serves as a Christian role model to the players and helps athletes to develop and maintain optimal health to play their best individually or as a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs in and off-season; advise coaching staff and students regarding the care and prevention of athletic injuries including proper nutrition and diet, conditioning programs, and warm-up exercises
• Provide preventive and rehabilitative services and treatment to student athletes engaged in a variety of high school sports in accordance with medical protocols and instructions from coaching staff
• Design and implement individualized rehabilitation programs for injured student athletes; document progression and discuss rehabilitation plans and results with physicians, Athletic Directors, coaches, and parents/guardians in accordance with established procedures.
• Attend athletic practices, home games, and away games to render services as needed
• Attend meetings with Athletic Director and coaches to discuss strategy and implement best practices for injury prevention

Benefits May Include

• Generously subsidized health benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Tuition Discounts
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Up to 17 paid holidays
• Salary Range $25-$40 per hour dependent on education, experience, and employment category

For consideration, applicants must be willing to complete a LiveScan/fingerprinting and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Experience in athletic training; experience training HS athletes preferred.
• A valid Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC®) credential issued by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC) or equivalent certification
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Active membership/attendance at a Protestant Christian church is required.
• Supports the Mission and Doctrinal Statement of Valley Christian Schools