Athletic Trainer (11-month position)

Young World Physical Education; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Athletic Trainer for an 11-month position in Roanoke, Virginia, primarily serving students at William Fleming High School. The role involves injury prevention, emergency care, and fitness program development. Candidates must have a degree in Sports Medicine along with ATC certification, demonstrating expertise in sports medicine practices. The position emphasizes a commitment to student health and fitness, along with collaboration with coaches and athletic staff. Relevant experience and knowledge of fitness practices are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• ATC certification by National Athletic Trainers Association required.
• Degree from a four-year college or university in Sports Medicine.
• Extensive knowledge of exercise physiology.

Responsibilities

• Administer emergency care and make medical referrals as needed.
• Develop and implement fitness and conditioning programs.
• Evaluate extent of injuries through examination and appropriate tests.

Skills

Emergency care administration

Injury evaluation

Sports medicine knowledge

Team supervision

Fitness program development

Education

Degree in Sports Medicine

Certification as ATC

Tools

Personal computers

Office-related equipment

Job description

Athletic Trainer (11‑month position)

Roanoke City School District William Fleming High School – Roanoke, Virginia

Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as an integral member of the Athletic Health Care team in secondary schools. Plans, develops, supervises, and implements a comprehensive program featuring athletic endeavors directed to prevent injuries, rehabilitate previously injured athletes, and counsel athletes on health and fitness. Recognizes, evaluates, and performs immediate care of athletic injuries. Prepares schedules of activities and informs supervisory staff and the student population. Selects and recommends purchase of equipment and/or materials relative to needs of the program in compliance with established professional procedures and within budget allotments.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• May require developing, planning, and carrying out a comprehensive injury prevention program.
• Determines whether athletic equipment is safe and ensures proper maintenance.
• Determines and evaluates extent of injury through examination and palpation, estimation of range of motion, muscle strength, joint flexibility, and through neurological, sensory, and motor tests.
• Administers proper emergency care and equipment, makes prompt, appropriate medical referrals, and is ready to treat athletic injuries.
• May apply emergency protective devices such as spine boards, cervical collars, bandages, and dressings.
• Performs a treatment regimen under direction of a physician, using various therapeutic methods, supportive procedures, or other techniques to aid recovery.
• Establishes goals and criteria for recovery.
• Assesses when, by objective measurement, established goals are met.
• Is responsible for facilities and materials, including ordering and storage.
• May administer insurance program and keep records of athletic injuries.
• Selects and manages assistant trainers and student trainers.
• Works closely with the Athletic Director and/or coaches to enhance athletic performances.
• Conducts routine health screenings and testing procedures.
• Develops and implements pre‑season fitness and conditioning programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of modern sports medicine practices as related to the supervision and care of student athletes in a secondary school setting; thorough knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations of the City of Roanoke and its high schools; some knowledge of the basic principles of human psychology; ability to enforce school policies and rules firmly and fairly; ability to recognize, evaluate, and perform immediate emergency care of injuries sustained by student athletes; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of students; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree from a four‑year college or university in Sports Medicine with certification as an ATC by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification and proven extensive knowledge of exercise physiology. Experience with operating office‑related equipment such as photocopier, typewriter, calculator, fax machine. Thorough working knowledge of personal computers and required software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, and handling. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting (15‑40 lbs.), occasional lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties performed in school settings: classroom, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, outdoors. Interaction with students can be stressful when they have undergone trauma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid ATC certification and a valid Virginia driver’s license.

RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.