Athletic Trainers/Limited Sports Trainers

Hanahan Elementary School; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkeley County Schools in Martinsburg, WV seeks an Athletic Trainer/Limited Sports Trainer to oversee health and safety for student athletes. Responsibilities include diagnosis, preventive care, immediate care, and athletic program administration.

The role requires WV licensure as applicable (AT or other medical provider), DOE authorization, and ability to perform duties including taping, equipment fitting, and pre-participation screenings. Employment is temporary and hourly.

Qualifications

• Must hold WV license for medical services (e.g., chiropractor, PT, RN, LPN, PA, paramedic, OT, EMT) or WV Registered Athletic Trainer.
• Must meet WV DOE requirements for LimitedSportsTrainer or Athletic Trainer Authorization.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass FBI background check.
• Must complete required staff development and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to student athletes under direction of team physician.
• Maintain general treatment orders reviewed annually with team physician.
• Cover pre-season physicals, games, scrimmages, and related events.
• Serve as liaison between family physicians, specialists, school district, athletes and parents.
• Maintain records of injuries and treatments; provide insurance claim forms.

Skills

Athletic training

Education

High school diploma or GED

WV licensure / Athletic Trainer WV

Job description

Athletic Trainers/Limited Sports Trainers

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Job Details

Job ID: 5886744
Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Limited SportsTrainer

POSITION TITLE: Athletic Trainer/LimitedSportsTrainer

SUPERVISOR: High School Athletic Director, Principal, & Head Coach

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Managing Athletic Healthcare Program

SALARY SCALE: HOURLY $35/hr as needed

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Athletic Trainer/LimitedSportsTrainer will oversee the health and safety of all student athletes. The Athletic Trainer/LimitedSportsTrainer will be able to demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: direction, prevention, immediate care, examination, assessment, and diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, program discontinuation, and organization and administration

• The Athletic Trainer/Limited Sports Trainer will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• The Athletic Trainer/LimitedSportsTrainer will carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician.
• The Athletic Trainer/LimitedSportsTrainer will cover assigned pre-season physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the program manager.
• The Athletic Trainer/LimitedSportsTrainer must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the athletes’ status and interpret the appropriate information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a current license valid in WV for at least one of the following medical providing services: chiropractor, physical therapist, RN, licensed practical nurse, physician’s assistant, paramedic, occupational therapist, or emergency medical technician or have a Registered Athletic Trainer License in WV
• Must be able to meet the WV Department of Education’s requirements to obtain a LimitedSportsTrainer Authorization or Athletic Trainer Authorization
• Must hold at least a high school diploma or GED
• Must have ability to pass an FBI background check process
• Complete necessary staff development and trainings required for employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of various weight/heights.
• Must be able to push carts with athletic equipment on them.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions to subordinates.
• Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide “Athletic Training Services” to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act.
• Maintain appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the team physician.
• Provide athletic training services to games, scrimmages, practices, and activities. If a conflict arises between an away varsity football game and a home contest, the varsity football event will supersede.
• Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and provide insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician.
• Develop and maintain a budget for the athletic training program.
• Schedule and be present for pre-participation sports physicals.
• Provide the coaches and athletic director with a list of athletes medically eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations.
• Assist the athletic director as requested.

Position Type: Temporary
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Trainer

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lee-Dorah Wokpara , Coordinator of Recruitment
• Berkeley County Schools
• Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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