Athletic Trainer - Milwaukee Public Schools - Full-Time

Children's Wisconsin; Greenfield (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Internal continuing education courses

Collaborative work environment

Work-life balance focus

Mentorship from clinicians

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin invites applications for an Athletic Trainer to support pediatric and adolescent patients in clinic and school-based settings. You will work closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide event coverage, patient evaluation, and care plan development.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with other healthcare providers and delivering patient and family education in partnership with attending clinicians, particularly for the 6th–12th grade programs at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training is required.
• BOC Certification is required.
• Wisconsin license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire is required.
• Experience with pediatric or adolescent patients is preferred.
• CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers) is required.
• Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training coverage for pediatric and adolescent patients.
• Support medical event coverage and patient evaluation.
• Develop and communicate individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families in collaboration with attending providers for school-based settings.

Skills

BLS CPR Certification

Diversity & Cultural Competence

Pediatric Care Interest

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Clinical Assessment & Rehab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree preferred

BOC Certification

Wisconsin Athletic Training License or ability to obtain within 30 days

Pediatric/Adolescent patient experience preferred

CPR Certification

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin:

Full Benefits | Collaborative & Growth-Focused Environment

The Athletic Trainer plays a key role within the Orthopedic Service Line, working closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to support pediatric and adolescent patients in clinic and the school-based community outreach settings. This role specifically focuses on medical event coverage, patient evaluation, development and communication of individualized care plans, care coordination with other healthcare providers and disciplines, and delivery of patient and family education in collaboration with our attending providers for the 6th - 12th graders at University School of Milwaukee.

The Athletic Trainer practices within the Board of Certification domains— prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation —while applying experiential knowledge and evidence‑based guidelines to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Why Join Us:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.
• Free internal continuing education courses, and dedicated funding to support approved external continuing education.
• Dynamic, collaborative work environmentwith supportive clinical teams.
• Strong commitment to employee health and work‑life balance.
• Mentorship from physicians and other established athletic trainers.
• Professional development and advancement opportunitieswithin a leading pediatric health system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required; master’s degree preferred.
• Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers required.
• State of Wisconsin Athletic Training License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) required.
• Experience or interest in working with pediatric or adolescent patients preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population and contribute to a culturally competent environment.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Our Commitment to Equity:

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where every employee is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Athletic Trainer (39) - State of Wisconsin