Athletic Trainer

Nicholas County Schools Nicholas County Middle and High School - Carlisle, Kentucky

This job is also posted in Nicholas County Schools.

Job : 5568595

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

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Athletic Trainer

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and High School Principal

The K-12 Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by student-athletes across all grade levels within the school district. The Athletic Trainer will work closely with coaches, school nurses, physicians, and parents to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes, while promoting wellness and injury prevention education throughout the district. This role requires availability during days, nights, and weekends to accommodate games and practices.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of K-12 student development and safety consideration.
• Create, update, and implement Athletic Venue Emergency plans.
• Compassionate and student-centered approach to care.

Ability to:

• Provide immediate care and first aid for athletic injuries during practices and games.
• Develop and implement injury prevention programs tailored to students at various grade levels.
• Evaluate injuries and provide treatment or referrals to appropriate medical professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress.
• Collaborate with coaches to develop safe practice and conditioning programs.
• Attend home athletic events and away events as required.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of athletic training supplies and equipment.
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, coaches, parents, and school personnel regarding athlete health and safety.
• Educate student-athletes and coaches on proper nutrition, hydration, and wellness.
• Ensure compliance with state and district policies, as well as athletic governing body rules.
• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
• Carry out other professional responsibilities including punctuality, reliability, care of equipment and materials, planning, communication, confidentiality, and following district and school policies.
• Adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
• Adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Nicholas County Board of Education, Code of Ethics for Certified School Personnel, and the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Primarily based at the school campus, athletic facilities, and event venues.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers for tasks, occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Will require standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and occasionally crawling.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• May be exposed to inclement weather conditions while working outdoors during practices or events.
• The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Athletic Training or related medical field.
• Athletic Trainer Certification and State License or eligible.
• Current certification or eligible; and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Salary and number of days per year determined by the adopted salary schedule of the Nicholas County Board of Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25.70 to $39.69 Per Hour

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities >
Trainer

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Alicia Hughes
• 395 West Main St.
• Carlisle, Kentucky 40311
• Phone:
• Email: alicia.hugheschools.us