Athletics Trainer

Springfield-Public-Schools,-Ma; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join the Athletics Department in Springfield, Massachusetts. The role provides medical coverage for home contests and practices, develops injury prevention programs, coordinates emergencies, and supports conditioning and rehabilitation as prescribed by the team physician.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Massachusetts licensure as an Athletic Trainer, and NATA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field.
• Massachusetts licensure as athletic trainer.
• NATA certification or credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Prevention of athletic injuries through screening and conditioning programs.
• Recognize and evaluate athletic injuries.
• Provide medical coverage for home contests and practices; coordinate emergency procedures.
• Manage injury evaluations and referrals to health care professionals.
• Oversee rehabilitation and return-to-sport testing.
• Maintain required forms, injury reports, and equipment inventories.
• Organize pre-season physicals for candidates.
• Keep stakeholders informed of rehabilitation progress.
• Provide education for athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer

NATA Certified Athletic Trainer

Job description

Athletics Trainer

Springfield Public Schools ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT - Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Springfield Public Schools MA

Job Details

Job ID: 5895439

Application Deadline: Sep 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

FUNDING: General

SALARY: TBA

WORK SCHEDULE:

Beginning-1 st day of football equipment fitting (approximately 3 rd week of August

Ends- 1 week after final spring contest. Time used for final inventory and record keeping.

DUTIES:

• 1. Prevention of athletic injuries through the following procedures: orthopedic screening, individual exercise programs for athletes with pre-exiting conditions, participate in equipment fitting for football and ice hockey, and assist coaches in developing year round conditioning programs.
• 2. Recognize and evaluate athletic injuries.
• 3. Provide medical coverage for home contests and daily practices, coordinate emergency medical procedures for all teams at all locations, coordinate emergency medical services as needed, follow the prescribed treatment of the team physician/or licensed physician.
• 4. Provide for the management, treatment and disposition of athletic injuries through providing injury evaluations before and after practices and referring athletes to the appropriate health care professional.
• 5. Provide rehabilitation of athletic injuries when appropriate, such as rehabilitation for mild to moderate injuries as prescribed by the team/or licensed physician and provide strength and range of motions and functional testing for injured athletes to insure readiness to return to their sport.
• 6. Maintain data and complete necessary reports as is required including: all physical forms, injury and progress reports, necessary insurance forms for athletes with medical referrals; daily injury report list with appropriate recommendations, and supply and equipment inventories.
• 7. Organize pre-season physicals for all prospective candidates.
• 8. Keep parents, coaches and the athletic director informed of the athlete’s progress in rehabilitation.
• 9. Provide for appropriate education for athletes, coaching staff, parents and others as may be required.
• 10. Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Bachelors Degree
• 2. Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer
• 3. NATA Certified Athletic Trainer

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3 rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you [e-mail] .

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator,[e-mail] , the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights athttps://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr , or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325,[e-mail] .

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website,www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer [e-mail]

Position Type: FT - Full Year

Salary: $62,000 to $67,000 Per Year

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dwayne Early , AD
• ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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