Head Athletic Trainer | Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District

Go4

Valley Center (CA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 87,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation stipend

CEU subscription

Job summary

Go4 is seeking a Head Athletic Trainer for Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year. This contract position will oversee athletic training services, evaluate and rehabilitate injured student-athletes, and manage the Athletic Training Facility.

The role requires BOC certification, CPR/AED, and a master's degree preferred. Compensation starts at $55.00–$63.00 per hour, with a signing bonus, relocation stipend, and license renewal reimbursement.

Qualifications

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Masters Degree preferred, but not required
Current CPR/AED certification

Responsibilities

Develop/maintain the school sports medicine program including injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehab
Provide athletic training services at practices, home and away events as needed
Coordinate with supervising physicians to review pre-participation exams and medical referrals
Collaborate with strength and conditioning, coaching, and staff to ensure safe fitness and conditioning programs
Assist Athletic Director with enforcing school policies and protocols
Evaluate and recommend new techniques, policies and equipment for the program
Maintain medical records and track patient encounters using provided forms
Work in accordance with state laws, regulations and NATA Code of Ethics

Skills

BOC Certification Athletic Trainer

CPR/AED certification

Masters degree preferred

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPR Certification (Required)

BOC Certification (Required)

Job description

Go4 is accepting applications for a Head Athletic Trainer position at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will handle athletic training services, evaluation of injured athletes, rehabilitation of injured athletes, and running and managing the Athletic Training Facility.

DATES: ASAP- May 2027 | approx. 35-40 hrs per week expected

LOCATION: Valley Center, CA

COMPENSATION:Starting $55-63/hour; commensurate with experience. Additionally offering: CEU subscription, Signing Bonus, Relocation stipend, License Renewal Reimbursement

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop/maintain overall Sports Medicine program for the school, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes;
Provide athletic training services, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as deemed necessary by Athletic Director/Supervisor;
In coordination with the team/supervising physician(s), review pre-participation physical examinations and coordinate medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete;
Work in conjunction with strength and conditioning, coaching, and school staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individualized student-athletes needs;
Assist the Athletic Director with enforcing school policies and protocols;
Evaluate and recommend new techniques, policies, and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the existing sports medicine program;
Maintain up-to-date records and documentation, as well as track daily patient encounters using provided Athlete Sign In sheets;
Practice in accordance with education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations and abide by principles set forth in the NATA Code of Ethics.

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