Fernley Sports Med Teacher​/Athletic Trainer Half Time

Fernley High Sports Med Teacher/Athletic Trainer Half Time 2026/27

• Position Type:
  Teaching-Secondary
• Date Posted: 3/10/2026
• Location:
  
  Fernley High
• Date Available:
  
  Aug/2026

Teacher - Secondary Certified Athletic Trainer

Range $50,761-$92,279 annually with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience

Terms of Employment
: 9 Months or (185/189 Days)

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT, This is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule.

* This position will teach 2 periods of sports medicine per day.

The certified athletic trainer will implement into daily student instruction appropriate educational curriculum based on the Nevada Academic Content State Standards and the Lyon County School District approved curriculum. The certified athletic trainer will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and district programs and goals. This person will be expected to adhere to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA and report directly to the school site administrator.

The certified athletic trainer (ATC) is to aid in the prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes engaged in physical activity as well as administer emergency care for acute sports injuries. The athletic trainer will also teach, train and prepare students for a lifetime of enjoyable, safe athletic activities which will include teaching the state approved Exercise Science/Sports Medicine class.

• Administer appropriate district curriculum that is aligned with the Nevada State Standards and/or the upcoming Common Core State Standards.
• Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a respectful environment.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused instructional environment.
• Develop and implement effective lessons using the LCSD lesson plan template.
• Analyze student progress and provide individualized instruction and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with special services such as IEP's and other related mandates.
• Provide classroom management and discipline that ensures safety at all times.
• Actively contribute to the School Performance Plan (SPP) process.
• Ensure compliance with assessment regulations and guidelines at all times.
• Facilitate an effective advisory program as outlined by the administration and/or district.
• Ability to appropriately handle stress and interact professionally and collaboratively with administration, staff, parents, and community.
• Integrate technology into the instructional programs, curriculum, and lessons.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the student software system (e.g. Infinite Campus).
• Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
• Regular and consistent punctuality and attendance are essential functions of the job.
• Organize and operate the training room.
• Responsible for the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries.
• The ATC will maintain and keep accurate records of injuries, rehabilitation, and documentation as needed.
• The ATC will maintain communication with coaches, physicians, and parents with injuries to athletes.
• Work with coaches of the various sports on training, diet and stretching exercise.
• Responsible for control and distribution of the training supplies.
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director the purchase of training supplies.
• Attend all home events.
• Travel to away events is optional. Varsity games will take precedence over JV games unless ATC feels the risk of injury is more significant at the JV game. JV games will be covered as ATC feels necessary and agreed upon by the administration.
• ATC's work schedule will follow the teachers contracted days. Periodically an athletic event will occur on a weekend or some other non-contracted time. This time allocation will balance out because there are days throughout the year where the services of the ATC are minimal.
• ATC will not be accountable for duties that team managers are to carry out.
• ATC along with the coaches involved will ensure that proper measures are taken that require proper certification, i.e. handling of blood, etc.

• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in a secondary classroom.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum and student goals.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students.
• Participate as a collaborative member with other faculty and staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through continued education and in-service.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in written, oral, and…