Athletic Trainer

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generously subsidized health benefits

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Tuition Discounts

Educational Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Up to 17 paid holidays

Salary Range $25-$40 per hour

Job summary

Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, CA seeks an Athletic Trainer for the 2026-2027 school year to provide preventive and rehabilitative services to student athletes across multiple sports. The role collaborates with Athletic Directors and coaches during practices, games, and travel to deliver care as needed.

The trainer prepares and maintains records, supports the health and wellbeing of athletes, and upholds a Christian role model in line with the school's mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in athletic training with high school athletes preferred.
• ATC credential or equivalent certification is required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Active membership in a Protestant Christian church is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs for in-season and off-season.
• Provide preventive and rehabilitative services to student athletes per medical protocols.
• Design individualized rehabilitation plans and discuss progress with physicians and staff.
• Attend practices and games to render services as needed.
• Meet with Athletic Director and coaches to discuss strategies and best practices.

Skills

Athletic training experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

Church involvement

Education

ATC credential

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: High School - Cerritos, CA 90703, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $40.00 Hourly, 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