26-27 KGHS Athletic Trainer Updated SALARY (11-Month

26-27 KGHS Athletic Trainer UPDATED SALARY (11-month)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

General Description: Assumes the responsibility and obligation of establishing and maintaining an athletic training program in all sports.

• Coordinates and organizes the daily Athletic Trainer functions with the Athletic Director and coaches.
• Completes all reporting requirements for the division and complies with law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Reviews student physicals and releases to ensure authenticity.
• Communicates with parents and staff.
• Maintains professional, clinical, technical, communication, and documentation standards and makes decisions based on NATA guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and organizes daily Athletic Trainer functions with the Athletic Director and coaches at each high school.
• Completes all reporting required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Reviews student physicals and releases to ensure authenticity.
• Prevents and provides emergency care, first aid, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries.
• Serves as liaison between the team physician, athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
• Assesses readiness to play and provides clearances as needed.
• Consults with coaching staff on conditioning, nutrition, and protective equipment.
• Maintains injury reports, home care instructions, referrals, treatment records, rehabilitation progress notes, and insurance information; communicates this information as needed.
• Provides education and supervision for athletes and students.
• Sets up fields for games and practices; monitors weather conditions and directs protocols.
• Provides medical coverage for practices and sporting events as scheduled with the Athletic Director.
• Coordinates EMS/physician coverage when required.
• Maintains emergency response equipment and performs inspections.
• Performs related duties as assigned by building administrators in accordance with policy.

Required Qualifications:

• Hold licensure through the Virginia Board of Medicine to practice athletic training.
• Hold certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Hold a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Salary: $60,942 - $117,165

Educational Supplements:

• Master's: +7% of base salary
• BA + 15: $750
• Teacher National Board Certification: $2,000
• Doctorate: $2,000

Additional Information: This is an 11-month/220 day position annually.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements: Citizenship, residency or work visa required.