Head Athletic Trainer

Young World Physical Education; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Public Schools—Lexington High School is hiring a Head Athletic Trainer to lead the sports medicine program for all interscholastic athletes. The role includes coordinating training room operations, injury treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation under medical direction.

The position requires licensure in Massachusetts, BOC certification, and CPR/AED recertification, with annual concussion training and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Masters degrees preferred in related fields.
• Massachusetts licensure with renewal requirement.
• BOC Certification and CPR/AED certification renewed as required.
• Concussion training annually.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire sports medicine program for all athletes.
• Attend or schedule coverage for home and away games and tournaments.
• Develop practices and procedures for the training room and maintain equipment inventory.
• Maintain electronic injury records and coordinate insurance reports.

Skills

Concussion Training

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Impact Concussion Software

Electronic Medical Journaling

Job description

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Lexington High School - Lexington, Massachusetts

Head Athletic Trainer

Job ID: 5873234

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

TITLE : Head Athletic Trainer

SCHOOL : Lexington High School

DEPARTMENT : Athletics

Supervisor : LPS Director of Athletics

Salary : $58,000 - $65,000 based on experience. Benefits in accordance with non-represented staff agreements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month plus position, mid-August to the end of June. Benefits in line with non-union staff. average 40 hours per week. Variable hours with game coverage and the needs of the department.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Institute and maintain a comprehensive and effective athletic training program for Lexington High School’s interscholastic athletic program. This includes but is not limited to, in season and out of season strength & conditioning consultation with coaches, athletic injury prevention and treatment, injury rehabilitation (under the direction of and in consultation with school physician or personal physician). Additional responsibilities include concussion baseline screening, home game athletic training coverage and scheduling of coverage, and supervision of all concussion return to play protocol.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors and Masters degree (preferred) in related fields.
• Licensed with the State of Massachusetts (with the expectation to maintain and renew license as required)
• BOC Certification (with the expectation to maintain and renew certification as required) 4. CPR/AED Certification (Recertification every 2 years)
• Concussion Training (Annually will retake training)
• Ability to administer therapy to rehabilitating injured athletes as prescribed by a medical doctor
• Possess personal qualities necessary to develop positive relationships and communication with professional and non-professional staff members, coaches, school physicians, athletes, and parents.
• Ability to work with the Athletic Director and Athletic Department Administrative Assistant on matters of Student-Athlete Registration, Impact Concussion Software, Electronic Medical Journaling of Injury and Treatment Programming, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the entire sports medicine program for all athletes
• Establish specific hours on a daily basis when any athlete in need of the trainer’s services would be able to receive proper treatment (this shall include school vacation periods)
• Attend or schedule coverage for all home varsity athletic contests, away varsity football games, and all home and away MIAA tournament games
• Assume complete responsibility for the training room, training supplies, develop practices and procedures for use of the training room
• Provide coverage from the beginning of the fall sport season (including pre-season practices) to the conclusion of the spring season (completed when all teams are finished postseason participation)
• Assess and treat injuries using a wide variety of modalities and supervise doctor prescribed rehabilitation
• Maintain an electronic record of injuries (including concussions)
• Maintain an inventory of all medical supplies, first aid kits (provided to each team at all levels), AEDs, and training equipment
• Coordinate all reports of injuries for insurance purposes
• Develop a budget in conjunction with Athletic Director for the purchase of supplies and equipment
• Share professional literature relative to athletic training and player safety with the school’s coaching staff
• Work with the Athletic Director on a daily basis to ensure coordination of events 13. Attend all parent/athlete/coach meetings to discuss the role of the athletic trainer 14. Perform other such duties in his/her area of responsibility as needed
• Serve as a resource person for the coaching staff for the planning of conditioning and nutritional programs
• Keep abreast of current trends and training techniques by attending professional development workshops and courses conditional to maintaining state licensure 17. Compile end of year data and complete Dept. of Health (DPH) report
• Assist AD in scheduling annual calibration of all therapy equipment in the training room.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The athletic trainer will collaborate with the Athletic Director and Assistant Trainers to determine a weekly schedule that works to meet the needs of all student-athletes and coaches at Lexington High School. Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season, but will always include school vacation weeks, weeknights and weekends. The Lexington High School Head Athletic Trainer will be expected to report to school on a daily basis in preparation to meet with coaches and treat student-athletes when school is dismissed and remain on campus until the last practice and/or game is completed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Trainer

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Kari Grossman , Senior Human Resources Specialist
• 146 Maple Street
• Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]