Athletic Trainer for Student-Athletes: Injury & Conditioning

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Health benefits

PERA retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking an athletic trainer to provide medical care to student athletes under the supervision of the sports medicine medical director and school principal. The role emphasizes injury management, prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions, with services at games and ongoing liaison duties within the district.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Athletic Training or related field, ATC credential, and a commitment to equity and serving all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field is required.
• ATC credential is required.
• Commitment to equity and dismantling systems of oppression in the community.
• Residency in Colorado with permanent address.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Manages and provides care of injuries to student athletes under licensed physician direction.
• Develops injury prevention programs and provides preventative care.
• Maintains treatment orders and emergency protocols.
• Provides athletic training services for games.
• Acts as liaison between families, physicians, the district, staff, athletes and parents.
• Maintains injury records and facilitates referrals as appropriate.
• Schedules pre-participation sports physicals and communicates eligibility with coaches.
• Orders supplies for the sports medicine clinic.
• Assists in weight room maintenance and coordinates staffing.
• Provides nutrition education and referrals; knowledge of supplements and allowable substances.
• Coordinates extracurricular strength and conditioning and grows the program.
• Develops rehabilitation programs and reduces athletic injuries.

Skills

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking an athletic trainer to provide medical care to student athletes under the supervision of the sports medicine medical director and school principal. The role emphasizes injury management, prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions, with services at games and ongoing liaison duties within the district.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Athletic Training or related field, ATC credential, and a commitment to equity and serving all students.