Athletic Training Room Coordinator @ Sparks High School

Washoe County School District; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Sparks High School seeks an Athletic Training Room Coordinator to manage the training room, support student-athletes, and coordinate care with coaches and medical providers.

This stipend-paid, part-time role (15 hours/week) supports health, safety, and injury prevention during the school year on site, reporting to the Activities/Athletic Director and serving as a liaison across staff and families.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Experience: Working in emergency medical services, athletic programs, sports medicine environments, or related field preferred.
• Licenses/Certificates: A valid CPR/AED certification and First Aid certification are required.
• Additional emergency medical certifications may be preferred but are not required.

Responsibilities

• Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training room.
• Establish rules and procedures for the training room.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and functional training room environment.
• Maintain inventories of athletic training supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for budgeting, ordering, stocking, and inventorying athletic training supplies.
• Coordinate maintenance and replacement of training room equipment and supplies.
• Provide basic first aid and immediate care within the scope of training and district guidelines.
• Assist with the recognition and reporting of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Refer athletes to appropriate medical providers when injuries or medical concerns warrant evaluation.
• Monitor injury reports and communicate athlete status to coaches and administration as appropriate.
• Assist with implementation of injury prevention strategies and safe participation practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of student health information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Complete and maintain appropriate documentation related to athlete injuries, treatments, incident reports, physician releases, and participation records.
• Assist in coordinating emergency response procedures for athletic events and activities.
• Maintain records related to physical examinations, insurance information, emergency contact information, and return-to-play documentation.
• Serve as a resource for coaches, athletes, parents, and staff regarding athletic health and safety procedures.
• Attend assigned athletic contests and activities as directed by the Activities/Athletic Director.
• Provide coverage for home athletic events as assigned.
• Coordinate communications regarding athletic injuries and return-to-play status with athletes, parents, coaches, and medical providers.
• Assist with the administration and monitoring of concussion management protocols, including ImPACT testing and follow-up procedures when directed.
• Counsel and advise athletes regarding general health, safety, nutrition, and wellness topics.
• The Athletic Training Room Coordinator serves as a liaison between coaches, athletes, parents, school administration, and health care providers to ensure proper communication and follow-up regarding athletic injuries and participation requirements.
• This position coordinates with the Activities/Athletic Director to ensure the athletic training room is appropriately staffed, organized, and available to support athletic programs.
• Participate in professional development opportunities related to sports medicine, injury prevention, safety, emergency response, and athletic program management.
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training and comply with all related regulations.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, safety, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Work cooperatively with principals, athletic directors, coaches, and district staff to support student-athlete health and safety.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

First aid

CPR/AED

Emergency response

Recordkeeping

Inventory management

Communication

Concussion protocols

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Athletic Training Room Coordinator @ Sparks High School

Coaching - Positions - Other

Job Number 2000018167

Start Date

Open Date 08/20/2026

Closing Date

ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM COORDINATORSUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The position of Athletic Training Room Coordinator is a stipend-paid position during the academic school year. The Athletic Training Room Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation and management of the school athletic training room, assisting with the prevention and care of minor athletic injuries, maintaining records and supplies, coordinating communications among athletes, coaches, parents, and medical providers, and supporting the health and safety of student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training Room Operations

• Establish and post daily hours of operation for the athletic training room.
• Establish rules and procedures for the training room.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and functional training room environment.
• Maintain inventories of athletic training supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for budgeting, ordering, stocking, and inventorying athletic training supplies.
• Coordinate maintenance and replacement of training room equipment and supplies.

Athlete Support and Injury Management

• Provide basic first aid and immediate care within the scope of training and district guidelines.
• Assist with the recognition and reporting of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Refer athletes to appropriate medical providers when injuries or medical concerns warrant evaluation.
• Monitor injury reports and communicate athlete status to coaches and administration as appropriate.
• Assist with implementation of injury prevention strategies and safe participation practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of student health information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Health Care Administration

• Complete and maintain appropriate documentation related to athlete injuries, treatments, incident reports, physician releases, and participation records.
• Assist in coordinating emergency response procedures for athletic events and activities.
• Maintain records related to physical examinations, insurance information, emergency contact information, and return-to-play documentation.
• Serve as a resource for coaches, athletes, parents, and staff regarding athletic health and safety procedures.

Athletic Program Support

• Attend assigned athletic contests and activities as directed by the Activities/Athletic Director.
• Provide coverage for home athletic events as assigned.
• Coordinate communications regarding athletic injuries and return-to-play status with athletes, parents, coaches, and medical providers.
• Assist with the administration and monitoring of concussion management protocols, including ImPACT testing and follow-up procedures when directed.
• Counsel and advise athletes regarding general health, safety, nutrition, and wellness topics.
• The Athletic Training Room Coordinator serves as a liaison between coaches, athletes, parents, school administration, and health care providers to ensure proper communication and follow-up regarding athletic injuries and participation requirements.
• This position coordinates with the Activities/Athletic Director to ensure the athletic training room is appropriately staffed, organized, and available to support athletic programs.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development opportunities related to sports medicine, injury prevention, safety, emergency response, and athletic program management.
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training and comply with all related regulations.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, safety, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Work cooperatively with principals, athletic directors, coaches, and district staff to support student-athlete health and safety.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent

Experience:

• Working in emergency medical services,
• Athletic programs,
• Sports medicine environments, or a related field preferred
• Experience coordinating records, schedules, inventory systems, or program operations is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates:

• A valid CPR/AED certification is required.
• First Aid certification is required.
• Additional emergency medical certifications may be preferred but are not required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of basic first aid and emergency response procedures.
• Knowledge of injury prevention and safety practices.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping and inventory management principles.
• Knowledge of athletic activities and sports-related environments.
• Knowledge of general health and wellness practices.
• Knowledge of applicable district policies and procedures.

Skill:

• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with students, parents, coaches, administrators, and medical professionals.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Skill in exercising sound judgment in emergency and non-routine situations.
• Skill in demonstrating professionalism and confidentiality.

Abilities:

• Ability to administer basic first aid and emergency care within the scope of training.
• Ability to perform CPR/AED when necessary.
• Ability to coordinate concussion protocols and ImPACT testing.
• Ability to maintain student medical and participation records.
• Ability to communicate with parents, coaches, physicians, and athletic administrators.
• Ability to supervise student athletic training aides.
• Ability to assist with athlete injury tracking and return-to-play documentation.
• Ability to transport and set up athletic training equipment and supplies.
• Ability to cover athletic events occurring after school, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to maintain inventory, order supplies, and assist with budgets for the training room.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Exposure to weather: Frequently (30-60%) while attending outdoor athletic practices, competitions, and events.
• Exposure to loud noises: Frequently (30-60%) due to athletic contests, gymnasiums, stadiums, and crowds.
• Working in confined spaces: Rarely(<10%) when accessing storage rooms, equipment areas, or training room workspaces.
• Working at heights: Never
• Working with hazardous materials: Occasionally (10-30%) when handling cleaning agents, disinfectants, bloodborne pathogen cleanup materials, and first aid supplies.

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally (10-30%) lifting and carrying athletic training supplies, coolers, equipment, and medical kits up to 25 pounds.
• Standing/Walking: Frequently (30-60%) while monitoring athletic activities, assisting athletes, and attending practices and events.
• Bending/Stooping: Occasionally (10-30%) when assisting injured athletes, retrieving supplies, or setting up equipment.
• Reaching: Occasionally (10-30%) when accessing supplies, equipment, and storage areas.
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally (10-30%) when moving equipment carts, coolers, tables, or other athletic support equipment.
• Climbing: Rarely (<10%) when accessing bleachers, storage areas, or athletic facilities.
• Fine motor skills: Frequently (30-60%) for maintaining records, entering data, preparing reports, utilizing computer systems, administering basic first aid, and handling athletic supplies.

Definitions:

• Never: The activity or condition does not occur.
• Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
• Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
• Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect on the community we serve.

Site(s) Sparks High School

Internal Job Number 2026-27-AC264643

Salary will be an annual stipend paid in monthly installments. Compensation for this position is currently under review and will be determined once finalized.

Additional Job Information

This position begins in Mid August and runs to mid-May, 15 hours per week.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire, and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.80 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone].