Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the development, implementation, and daily management of a comprehensive athletic training program that promotes the health, safety, and performance of student‑athletes. The position provides preventive care, injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and education while ensuring compliance with all applicable state regulations, professional standards, and school policies.

• Athletic Training Program Management, Injury Care, Event Coverage, Coaching Support & Equipment Oversight. Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive athletic training program for all high school athletics. Ensure the athletic training/healthcare facility is clean, organized, safe, and operating efficiently. Provide injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning services for student‑athletes and visiting teams. Deliver first aid and immediate care during practices, competitions, and tournaments.
  
  Provide athletic training coverage for designated home athletic events and practices throughout fall, winter, and spring seasons, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned. Collaborate with coaching staff to develop and implement sport‑specific conditioning, strengthening, and injury‑prevention programs. Assist with the proper selection, fitting, and use of protective and medical equipment. Maintain inventory and oversee the care, organization, and replenishment of athletic training supplies and equipment.
  
  Assist with ordering, budgeting, and ensuring availability of necessary materials to support daily operations and emergency care.
• Medical Management, Documentation & Communication. Coordinate annual athletic physicals and manage medical eligibility and clearance processes. Oversee return‑to‑play decisions for injured student‑athletes in accordance with established protocols and medical guidance. Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential health records in compliance with FHSAA regulations, FSDB requirements, and applicable laws. Communicate consistently and professionally with physicians, parents/guardians, coaches, the Athletic Director, and the Executive Director of Physical Education and Health regarding injury status, treatment plans, rehabilitation progress, and return‑to‑play recommendations.
  
  Document all injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation services using designated systems. Maintain daily treatment logs, incident reports, and provide injury data summaries as requested.
• Emergency Preparedness & Environmental Safety. Promote a safe athletic environment by monitoring environmental conditions such as heat, weather, and field safety. Develop, review, and implement venue‑specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and provide training to coaching and athletic staff on emergency procedures.
• Student Education, Professional Development & Compliance. Provide educational opportunities and mentorship for students interested in health sciences or athletic training careers. Deliver training and informational sessions for coaches, staff, and student‑contact personnel on injury prevention, wellness, emergency care, and safe participation in athletic activities. Remain current with professional literature, research, and best practices in athletic training. Provide services under the direction of a supervising physician and ensure compliance with State of Florida athletic training laws, professional standards, and school policies.
  
  Collaborate with healthcare providers, coaches, and staff to support student‑athlete care and performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Executive Director of Physical Education and Health, or Athletic Director to support the overall athletic program and school operations.

• Knowledge of evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of sports‑related injuries consistent with the professional scope of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Knowledge of injury‑prevention strategies, conditioning principles, return‑to‑play criteria, and general wellness practices for student‑athletes.
• Knowledge and skilled application of therapeutic…