High School Athletic Trainer: Rehab & Injury Prevention Pro

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health and life insurance

Retirement matched

Sick leave

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Athletic Trainer to specialize in rehab and physical therapy for student-athletes. The role focuses on injury prevention, individualized rehabilitation programs, and close collaboration with doctors and physical therapists to ensure comprehensive care.

On-site, full-time position with benefits and performance-based pay opportunities. The candidate will cover home events and lead prevention education, while maintaining documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletics training, sports medicine, kinesiology or related field from an accredited university.
• Current National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification.
• CPR/AED certification.
• 1-3 years of experience with injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Hands on experience or internship.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages an effective athletic training program for high school and middle school athletics.
• Provides First Aid and injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for student-athletes, including physician referral as needed.
• Provides coverage at home events and practices throughout the fall, winter, and spring as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Coordinates annual required athletic physicals and supervises the clearance of injured athletes before and during sports seasons.
• Organizes and conducts baseline testing when needed or instructed.
• Communicates regularly with team physicians regarding athletic health care and recommends treatment and rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
• Communicates with coaches about expectations and status of their athletes throughout the injury process.
• Assists coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport-specific conditioning programs and methods.
• Maintains an up-to-date policy and procedures manual along with an Emergency Action Plan.
• Communicates with parents on the care and treatment of their student-athlete.
• Maintains an effective and efficient athletic training room.
• Files all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
• Maintains a daily treatment log.
• Oversees the ordering of supplies and equipment related to the athletic training room and maintains an up-to-date inventory.
• Equips each team with appropriate medical equipment.
• Assists in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads, or braces.
• Monitors and controls environmental risks to create a safe playing environment.
• Shares professional literature related to athletic training with the school’s coaching staff.
• Collaborates with department and school leaders, supervisors, and staff to align processes and procedures while actively seeking their input and leading or participating in joint committees and working groups.
• Focuses on continuous improvement by analyzing data, assessing systems and timelines, and recommending adjustments to enhance procedures and strategies, including providing root cause analysis and suggestions to the administration.
• Identifies opportunities to optimize the use of various information systems and liaises with system representatives to stay informed on updates and explore potential improvements.
• Works with administration and staff to identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in assigned areas and related departmental functions.
• Develops and executes both short- and long-term goals for assigned responsibilities.
• Stays informed on federal and state laws and best practices relevant to the assigned area through ongoing research.
• Manages special projects and performs additional tasks related to areas of responsibility as assigned by administration.
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports medicine, kinesiology or related field

NATABOC certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Athletic Trainer to specialize in rehab and physical therapy for student-athletes. The role focuses on injury prevention, individualized rehabilitation programs, and close collaboration with doctors and physical therapists to ensure comprehensive care.

On-site, full-time position with benefits and performance-based pay opportunities. The candidate will cover home events and lead prevention education, while maintaining documentation and