Athletic Trainer

Canton Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Canton Public Schools is seeking a licensed athletic trainer to provide comprehensive athletic training and healthcare services for student-athletes district-wide. The role includes injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and coordinated return-to-activity planning.

The trainer will work with students, coaches, parents/guardians, nurses, administrators and physicians to promote health and safety, with an immediate start and a 10-month work year and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid and AED certification required.
• Experience with concussion management and return-to-play protocols preferred.
• Knowledge of Connecticut interscholastic athletic regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention programs for athletic injuries.
• Evaluate and treat injuries.
• Administer first aid and emergency medical care.
• Develop rehabilitation programs and return-to-play protocols.
• Collaborate with students, coaches, nurses, physicians and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

CPR/First Aid and AED certification

Concussion management knowledge

Tools

AED certification

Job description

• 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