Certified Athletic Trainer (Contract Role)

Young World Physical Education; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Thrive Academy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer for a part-time, after-school/ evening contract role. The position supports a boarding school serving at‑risk students, delivering injury prevention, emergency care, and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications include a degree from an accredited athletic training program, certification, and licensure; HS-teens experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited athletic training program.
• Certified and licensed to practice athletic training.
• Experience with high school athletics or teens preferred.
• Contract position with after-school hours.

Responsibilities

• Injury prevention and risk-reduction for student athletes.
• Provide immediate emergency care for injuries.
• Assess conditions and guide recovery.
• Lead rehabilitation exercises.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

First aid proficiency

HS athletics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Master's degree preferred

Certified athletic trainer

Licensed

Job description

Certified Athletic Trainer (Contract Role)

Thrive Academy – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This job is also posted in Thrive Academy

Job Details

Job ID: 5889026
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Thrive is a school unlike any other – one of the first boarding schools in the country serving at-risk students. The mission of Thrive is to empower students from underserved Louisiana communities and prepare them academically and personally for success in college and beyond. Thrive aims to reach this goal through a world-class school in a boarding setting. Serving grades seven through twelve, Thrive will provide the students and families of Louisiana with a never-before-seen service – a free public boarding school. By combining the best educational methods with a 24-hour supportive environment, Thrive seeks to provide students with a place to learn where nothing can get in the way.

Information

Type: Contractor Position (part‑time, afternoon & evening hours)

Contract Rate: Commensurate with experience and amount of agreed upon time providing services - up to $20K)

Responsibilities

• Injury Prevention: Create risk‑reduction progams and apply protective tapes/braces for student athletes
• Emergency Care: Provide immediately first aid if injuries occur
• Diagnosis & treatment: Assess conditions liek sprains or concussions and help guide recovery
• Rehabilitatoin: Lead exercises to help athletes regain strength and range of motion

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited athletica training program
• Certified
• Licensed
• Prior experience withhigh school athletics/teens is preferred

Position Type: Contractor (after school flexible)

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required