SPORTS TRAINER

Applitrack; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suwannee County School Board is seeking a dedicated Sports Trainer to administer conditioning, injury prevention, and treatment for district athletes. This 12-month role reports to the Safety Director and requires First Aid/CPR/AED certification, a valid driver's license, and athletic training experience.

Salary ranges from $67,469 to $77,881 per year based on the 2026-2027 schedule. Position is district-wide with travel and seasonal scheduling responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificates.
• Valid State driver's license.
• Fifteen hours in courses such as care and prevention of athletic injuries, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, counseling, or similar.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop injury treatment and prevention program with supervisor.
• Coordinate sports physical program for all sports/genders with health facility.
• Provide leadership and direction for assigned areas.
• Maintain an inventory of training aids and supplies.
• Care for and secure athletic training property.
• Arrange scheduling of athletic physical exams.
• Report major injuries to supervisor and coach promptly.
• Consult with treating physician on injury treatment.
• Develop rehabilitation programs under physician direction.
• Advise coaching staff on injury prevention and conditioning.
• Assist with insurance claim forms.
• Enforce policies on tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
• Schedule and conduct training for injury prevention and conditioning.
• Travel with teams to events and be present for off-season activities.
• Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed.
• Promote student achievement and community engagement.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate high performance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain flexible work schedule.

Skills

First Aid/CPR/AED

Driver's license

Injury prevention & treatment

Word processing & spreadsheets

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Position Type:
  Other Instructional Personnel/ Sports Trainer
• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
• Location:
  District-wide
• Closing Date:
  10/03/2026

SPORTS TRAINER

Salary: $67,469.00-$77,881.00 (or per the 2026-2027 schedule)

12 Months-

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 2. Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• 3. Valid State driver's license.
• 4. Fifteen (15) hours in courses such as care and prevention of athletic injuries, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, counseling, and or similar courses, preferred.
• 5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Note: Beginning January 1, 2026, new hires must be screened through the Clearinghouse ( information on the Clearinghouse is available at https://info.flclearinghouse.com )

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The Sports Trainer will be able to demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid), reconditioning. Knowledge of and ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of research, current trends, and best practices in athletic injuries. Demonstrate skills in human interaction and conflict resolution. Demonstrate ability to work well with people. Demonstrate skills in handling constituent problems and concerns with sensitivity and tact in handling sensitive and confidential information. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize. Ability to analyze, interpret and use data in decision-marking. Ability to make decisions with minimum supervision. Ability to compose correspondence and prepare reports in an articulate manner. Ability to tolerate and deal with high stressful situations.

REPORTS TO

Safety Director

SUPERVISES

None

POSITION GOALS

To administer an effective conditioning program for athletes, manage the functions in dealing with the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries, supervise the training of athletes involved in school sports and student athletic training activities, and develop, monitor, and implement a successful preventative and injury treatment program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Work with the Designated Supervisor in the development of an injury treatment and prevention program.
• 2. Coordinate, in conjunction with the Designated Supervisor, a sports physical program for all sports/genders with an appropriate health facility.
• 3. Provide leadership and direction for assigned areas of responsibility.
• 4. Maintain an inventory of instructional training aids and athletic training supplies needed for the program.
• 5. Responsible for the care, cleaning, and securing of all school and District athletic training property.
• 6. Make and/or assist with arrangements for scheduling athletic physical exams for sports teams.
• 7. Report all major injuries to the Designated Supervisor and Head Coach within the required time limits.
• 8. Consult with the physician treating the injury as to the appropriate methods of treatment for the injury.
• 9. Develop and supervise appropriate rehabilitation programs for athletes under the direction of physicians.
• 10. Consult with the head coach as to the ability of an injured student athlete to participate and the treatment being administered.
• 11. Assist and advise the coaching staff regarding injury prevention, conditioning program, and selection and care and fitting of protective equipment.
• 12. Help complete and file insurance claim forms in a timely manner.
• 13. Abide by and enforce School Board and Florida High School Athletic Association policies on tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
• 14. Schedule and conduct, in conjunction with the head coach, training for student athletes on injury prevention and proper conditioning for individual sports.
• 15. Travel with athletic teams to assist at sporting events and be present for offseason, summer, preseason conditioning, and in-season practices. Stay until the last student leaves from that activity.
• 16. Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
• 17. Always promote the District's interest in increasing student achievement by working with the educational interests of students in mind.
• 18. Maintain positive communication with colleagues, community members, parents, and students to promote an increase in community engagement in education.
• 19. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement by valuing learning and making a commitment to quality.
• 20. Have a flexible work schedule that permits the workday and assignment to vary depending on the season/sport.
• 21. Maintain professional relationships with all personnel connected with athletic events.
• 22. Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
• 23. Always maintain the highest level of professional and ethical conduct.
• 24. Perform other duties as assigned by the designated supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium work. Position requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills, and be able to walk long distances. Exposure Category: Will have close contact with patients and is likely to be in contact with blood and body fluids.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 months, 8.0 hours per day. Salary to be based on the Board approved Salary Schedule. The position is contingent upon need.

CLASSIFICATION

Instructional

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Designated Supervisor.

Sports Trainer (Revised and Approved 09/22/26)

Applicant must hold appropriate certification or show evidence of appropriate certification eligibility for this position.
Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on the date listed above.
The district reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without consideration of any pending application.
Applicant will be held responsible for obtaining proper certification as required by Florida law and NCLB guidelines.
Recommendation is contingent upon copies being on file.
Interested individuals may obtain information and assistance from:
Department of Human Resources
Suwannee County School Board
1740 Ohio Avenue, South
Live Oak, FL 32064
[phone] * [phone] (FAX)

The Suwannee County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups and complies with Federal and State Laws regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you anticipate that you may need special assistance or accommodation in any aspect of School life, please contact the Human Resources Dept. at 386-647-4634. Suwannee County School Board is a drug-free educational institution/drug-free workplace. Preference in appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses.