Game Trainer (Middle School)

Upper Moreland Township School District, Inc; Hatboro (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Upper Moreland Township School District is seeking a licensed healthcare professional to serve as Athletic Trainer at the middle school level. You will attend athletic events, provide on-site injury assessment, administer first aid, CPR and AED, and help determine return-to-play or hospital evaluation as needed.

You will document incidents in accordance with district procedures and communicate with coaches, parents/guardians, and school officials to ensure timely and appropriate care for

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse or qualified healthcare provider.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED use.
• Strong communication and decision‑making skills.
• Experience working with adolescent athletes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend school athletic games and events to monitor student-athlete safety.
• Provide on-site injury assessment and immediate care.
• Administer first aid, CPR, and utilize AED as needed.
• Determine whether an athlete may safely return to play, should be sent home, or requires hospital evaluation.
• Document incidents and care provided in accordance with school district procedures.
• Communicate with coaches, parents/guardians, and school officials regarding athlete injuries and recommendations.

Skills

Strong communication

Decision making

Adolescent athlete experience

Education

Nursing license

Job description

Upper Moreland School District Job Description

Position: Game Trainer (All Year)

Department: Middle School

Reports to: Athletics and Activities Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Mission Statement

The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

Summary

Qualified healthcare professional, such as a licensed nurse or certified healthcare provider, who attends athletic events to provide immediate care for student-athlete injuries. This role focuses on assessing injuries, administering appropriate first aid, and determining the next steps for treatment. The Athletic Trainer does not diagnose medical conditions but ensures injured athletes receive timely and appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Attend school athletic games and events to monitor student-athlete safety.
• Provide on-site injury assessment and immediate care.
• Administer first aid, CPR, and utilize AED as needed.
• Determine whether an athlete may safely return to play, should be sent home, or requires hospital evaluation.
• Document incidents and care provided in accordance with school district procedures.
• Communicate with coaches, parents/guardians, and school officials regarding athlete injuries and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse or other qualified healthcare provider.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED use.
• Strong communication and decision‑making skills.
• Experience working with adolescent athletes is preferred.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.