Athletic Trainer

Great Valley School District; Sidley (PA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Valley School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive healthcare for athletes. Responsibilities include injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-play. You will collaborate with physicians, coaches, and staff to promote athlete health and performance.

The role requires maintaining NATA and PA licensure and offering coverage for home games and practices across fall, winter, and spring seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training required.
• Current NATA certification and Pennsylvania licensure required.
• Strong injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation skills.
• Ability to supervise student trainers and collaborate with coaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop injury prevention programs with coaching staff.
• Establish prevention, evaluation and rehab plans for athletes.
• Apply strapping, taping and braces as needed.
• Coordinate with physicians for rehabilitation of athletes.
• Maintain an organized training room and supervise trainees.
• Provide coverage for home games and practices across seasons.
• Stay updated by attending conferences/workshops on injury care.

Skills

Injury prevention

Athletic care

Patient evaluation

Rehabilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Tools

NATA certification

PA licensure

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities (Extra Duty Responsibility)/ Athletic Trainer


• Date Posted: 8/18/2026


• Location: Great Valley High School


• Closing Date: 08/31/2026

Athletic Trainer

Long-Term Substitute

2026-27 School Year (Half-year)

August 2026 – January 2027

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Athletic Trainer responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare services to athletes and physically active individuals. This position focuses on injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-play activities. The Athletic Trainer works closely with physicians, coaches, athletes, administrators, and other healthcare professionals to promote athlete health, safety, and performance.

• Work cooperatively with the coaching staff in establishing injury prevention programs for our athletes.


• In conjunction with the Athletic Director establishes strategies for the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries for the athletes and staff in our school community.


• Apply injury-preventing devices such as strapping, tape, and braces.


• Work in accordance with local physicians to help rehabilitate our injured athletes.


• Maintain an organized and structured training room.


• Supervise and instruct student trainers, staff members and coaches in athletic training procedures.


• Assist coaches with weight training programs for our athletes.


• Provide coverage for all home athletic games and practices during the fall, winter and spring seasons.


• Provide assistance and treatment for all visiting athletes when their school's trainer does not travel with the team.


• Attend conferences/workshops to keep abreast of the latest techniques in injury prevention and rehabilitation.


• Maintain current NATA and Pennsylvania certification and licensure.


• All other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.


• Assume other duties assigned by the Principal.

Bachelor's $62,845 to $73,195 (Step 10)

• Online application


• Letter of interest and resume


• Three references (one must be from a direct supervisor)


• Clearances less than one-year old will be required upon hiring: Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, Act 24 (PDE6004 Form)

Great Valley School District is an equal-opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or handicap in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Chapter 15 of the Pennsylvania School Code, and Americans with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Valley School District, 100 Lindenwood Dr., Malvern, PA 19355 (610-889-2100).