High School Athletic Trainer - Contracted Position

High School Athletic Trainer - Contracted Position

• Date Posted: 6/9/2026
• Location:
  
  Romulus High School
• Date Available:
  
  Immediate
• District:
  Romulus Community Schools

POSITION TITLE:

High School Athletic Trainer (Edustaff / Third Party Employee)

DEPARTMENT:
Romulus High School

REPORTS TO:

Director of Athletics

PAY

SCHEDULE:

$20.00/hr.

EFFECTIVE:
Immediate

The High School Athletic Trainer is responsible for supporting the health, safety, and medical readiness of student‑athletes in accordance with MHSAA guidelines and district policies. The position provides athletic training coverage for assigned athletic practices and competitions, oversees athlete medical clearance requirements, and maintains organization of the athletic training room and medical documentation.

The Athletic Trainer works collaboratively with coaches, administrators, parents, physicians, and student‑athletes to promote safe participation in interscholastic athletics.

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training.
• Current Michigan Athletic Trainer License required.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Emergency Response Certification.

• Provide athletic training services during assigned athletic practices, contests, and events.
• Evaluate and respond to athletic injuries and medical emergencies.
• Administer first aid, injury care, and emergency procedures when necessary.
• Coordinate referrals to physicians or healthcare providers when appropriate.
• Communicate injury status and participation limitations to coaches and athletic administration.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the athletic training room during assigned coverage periods.
• Monitor athletic training supplies and notify administration regarding inventory or equipment needs.
• Maintain injury and treatment documentation as required.
• Oversee collection and verification of required MHSAA physical examination forms.
• Ensure all student‑athletes are medically cleared prior to participation.
• Monitor athlete participation status related to injuries, physician restrictions, and return‑to‑play protocols.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in compliance with district policies and applicable privacy regulations.
• Serve as a resource to coaches regarding injury prevention and athlete safety.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding injuries and participation status when appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with school nurses, physicians, emergency personnel, and athletic administration.
• Follow all MHSAA regulations, district policies, and applicable state athletic training standards.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• The employee must occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist while performing their job duties.
• The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching.
• The employee may have to push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• The employee must be able to use and operate a variety of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including the use of a computer keyboard.
• The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee will have extensive verbal communication with administrators, staff, students, parents, and guests to communicate, to receive, and exchange information.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about the assigned work location during the day.

• Position is limited to coverage of assigned athletic practices, competitions, and related events.
• Evening and weekend availability required based on athletics schedules.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud. Often the noise level will be soft to moderate.
• The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians, and occasionally with the public.
• At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well‑being of students.