School Athletic Trainer - Injury Care & Prevention Lead

Graves County Schools; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Graves County Schools in Mayfield, Kentucky is seeking an Athletic Trainer to establish and manage the district-wide athletic training program for middle and high school sports, provide injury management including first aid and rehabilitation, and support coaches with prevention and safety initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor's and master's degree in athletic training, active licensure in Kentucky, current NATA/BOC certification, and CPR/first aid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field.
• Master's degree in Athletic Training.
• Current NATA/BOC certification requirements.
• Kentucky Athletic Training License.
• Criminal background check per Kentucky law.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic injury management including injury recognition and acute care.
• Coordinate scheduling to cover critical events.
• Refer for medical care and advise athletes/parents.
• Collaborate with school nursing staff.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for program.
• Apply protective taping, wraps, and braces.
• Maintain an injury treatment log and communications with families.
• Deliver staff development on health-related topics for coaches.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Master's degree in Athletic Training

NATA/BOC certification requirements

Kentucky license

Criminal background check

First aid & CPR certification

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Graves County Schools in Mayfield, Kentucky is seeking an Athletic Trainer to establish and manage the district-wide athletic training program for middle and high school sports, provide injury management including first aid and rehabilitation, and support coaches with prevention and safety initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor's and master's degree in athletic training, active licensure in Kentucky, current NATA/BOC certification, and CPR/first aid.