Middle School Athletic Trainer (Part-Time)

Fox Chapel Area School District; Dorseyville (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A Pennsylvania school district is seeking a qualified Middle School Athletic Trainer for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time position focuses on providing athletic health services during the school sports seasons, averaging 20-25 hours per week. Responsibilities include covering athletic events, advising on injury prevention, maintaining medical records, and collaborating with coaches and parents. Compliance with licensing and certification requirements is essential. Flexible availability is needed for practices and occasional events.

Qualifications

• Must possess a National Certification from the NATABOC.
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in Pennsylvania is required.
• CPR Certification and Heartsaver First Aid-Instructor Certification are necessary.
• Compliance with Child Protective Services Law, including background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide home contest coverage for middle school athletic events.
• Ensure injury prevention, care, and rehabilitation.
• Advise coaches on strength and conditioning to prevent injuries.
• Maintain medical records related to athlete injuries and treatments.
• Assist with pre-participation physical examinations.
• Assist with pre-participation physicals and coordinate preseason ImPACT testing.
• Provide health, nutrition, mental health, and substance abuse guidance to athletes.
• Coordinate communication among athletes, parents, coaches, and physicians.
• Help teach First Aid Certification for coaches/district staff.

Skills

National Certification from the NATABOC

CPR Certification

Excellent knowledge of athletic injury prevention

Ability to maintain accurate medical records

Effective communication

Education

Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in Pennsylvania

PA Athletic Trainer Licensure

CPR Certification

Heartsaver First Aid-Instructor Certification

PA Criminal Background Check

PA Child Abuse History Clearance

FBI Clearance

Tools

ImPACT testing coordination

Medical records management

Job description

Middle School Athletic Trainer (Part-Time) JobID: 640

Date Posted: 1/23/2025

Date Available: 08012026

DEADLINE TO APPLY: This position will remain open until filled

THE FOLLOWING POSITION IS ANTICIPATED FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Fox Chapel Area School District is seeking a qualified and dedicated Middle School Athletic Trainer for the 2026-2027 school year to provide athletic health services for interscholastic programs during the fall, winter and spring sports seasons. This part‑time position runs from approximately August 1 to May 15, with an average of 20–25 hours per week. The Athletic Trainer will report to the Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer, providing essential support for student‑athletes, parents, and coaches. This position will be a purchase of service agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide home contest coverage for middle school athletic events and assist at high school events as needed. Coverage will be determined collaboratively based on the risk level of sports and availability.
• Ensure the prevention, immediate care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries through protective measures, treatment, and collaboration with team/school physicians.
• Develop and supervise injury rehabilitation programs under the direction of a referring physician.
• Advise coaches on flexibility, strength, and conditioning programs to prevent injuries and optimise athlete performance.
• Maintain accurate medical records related to injuries, treatments, rehabilitation, and compliance with Title IX requirements.
• Assist in pre‑participation physical examinations and coordinate preseason ImPACT testing.
• Provide counseling and advice to athletes regarding health, nutrition, mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Collaborate with coaches, parents, and physicians to ensure effective communication regarding athlete care.
• Assist with teaching First Aid Certification for coaches or district personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• National Certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• CPR Certification and Heartsaver First Aid‑Instructor Certification.
• Compliance with Child Protective Services Law, including:
• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Clearance

Additional Requirements

• Availability to cover Monday through Friday practices and occasional Saturday events as well as the possibility for some holiday hours.
• Ability, on an as needed basis, to provide coverage at the high school level.
• Commitment to continuing education to maintain professional licensure and certifications.
• Support for non-school events on a per diem basis as approved by the Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer.