HS Athletic Trainer: Injury Care, Rehab & Game Coverage

Harrison School District 2; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 is seeking a part-time athletic trainer for the 2026-2027 school year to provide evaluation, treatment, and prevention of sports injuries for student-athletes. The role includes attending varsity football games and home events, coordinating rehabilitation, maintaining medical kits, and collaborating with physicians and coaches.

Responsibilities also involve documenting injuries, managing training room inventory, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant communications with parents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sports medicine, physical education, kinesiology or related field; courses to obtain NATA certification within 12 months after hire.
• Hands-on internship experience while pursuing the degree.
• Oral and written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of athletic injuries, treatments and methodologies.
• Ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulation knowledge required within 3 months after hire.
• Commitment to safety policy, diversity and workplace safety rules; pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver athletic training services for injuries at practices and games, including pre-practice taping and preparation.
• Attend all varsity football games and home athletic events; stay available during practices when possible.
• Apply protective or injury prevention devices such as taping, bandaging or bracing.
• Design and supervise rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments, health and accident forms.
• Supervise training room operations and equipment.
• Communicate with parents regarding athlete injuries, following HIPAA guidelines.
• Supervise and instruct student athletic trainers in care and prevention of injuries.
• Maintain medical kits for each in-season athletic team.
• Work with physicians and coaches to determine athlete limitations; administer first aid and coordinate emergency procedures.
• Assist coaches in establishing training and conditioning programs and selecting protective equipment.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports medicine/physical education/kinesiology

NATA certification coursework or progress within 12 months

Hands-on internship experience

Ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulator knowledge

Criminal background check and fingerprinting

Job description

Harrison School District 2 is seeking a part-time athletic trainer for the 2026-2027 school year to provide evaluation, treatment, and prevention of sports injuries for student-athletes. The role includes attending varsity football games and home events, coordinating rehabilitation, maintaining medical kits, and collaborating with physicians and coaches.

Responsibilities also involve documenting injuries, managing training room inventory, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant communications with parents.