HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINER 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 70,334 - 99,145; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Odessa, Texas, is seeking a High School Athletic Trainer for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position involves safeguarding student athletes' health and implementing educational programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas Athletic Trainer License and a Bachelor’s degree. Responsibilities include injury care, inventory management, and curriculum development for health education.

The salary ranges from $70,334 to $99,145 per year, with significant responsibilities both in and out of the classroom.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Texas Athletic Trainer License.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Care for junior high and high school student athletes.
• Supervise all athletic training operations and documentation.
• Implement human growth and development curriculum.

Skills

Texas Athletic Trainer License

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Defibrillator

Washer and Dryer

Job description

High School Athletic Trainer 2026-2027

ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL – ODESSA, Texas

Job Details

Position Title: High School Athletic Trainer

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Department/School: Athletics

Days: 207 and 217

Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics

Pay Grade: Admin Pay 4

Supervises: Assigned staff

Primary Purpose

To safeguard student athletes by providing a safe environment for athletic participation along with supporting district goals by implementing the human growth and development curriculum to students at the designated grade level of course.

Qualifications

• Texas Athletic Trainer License
• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities and Duties

• Care and prevention of athletic injuries with junior high and high school student athletes.
• Keep injury reports, birth certificates, parent approvals, parent releases, medical forms, medical records, insurance, and participation forms.
• Mail reports to the doctors, insurance companies, parents and others as needed.
• Supervision of student athletes under doctor’s orders.
• Inventory and issue athletic equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other district trainers regarding the purchasing of medical supplies and trainer’s equipment.
• Inventory training room supplies.
• Supervise washing of all athletic equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other district trainers to prepare and operate budget for supplies and equipment.
• Work within established procedures and rapport with team physician(s).
• Supervise physical examinations for all athletes.
• Work hand in hand with the coaches of all sports.
• Work cooperatively with other district trainers for all phases of training and preparation for student managers and trainers.
• Implement, evaluate and monitor human growth and development program.
• Utilize effective teaching strategies which reflect current and research based instructional methodologies of human growth and development program.
• Coordinate human growth and development program components with Director of Health Services, PE and Health Coordinator, and the Exec. Director of Athletics.
• Work cooperatively with members of the Student Health Advisory Council in curriculum development and implementation.
• Organize meetings to provide parents the opportunity to view and discuss the curriculum.
• Utilize educational techniques that account for different learning styles.
• Promote family involvement in the educational process through designated activities and homework.
• Work cooperatively with building principal and staff in meeting state requirements for the human growth and development program.
• Provide for the fulfillment of State required CPR training for all students.
• Work cooperatively with other district trainers regarding student care, event coverage, all documentation and staff development.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics.

Equipment Used

Washer and Dryer, defibrillator, and other athletic and training room equipment.

Mental, Physical, and Environmental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$70,334 to $99,145 Per Day