Athletic Trainer (AAHS)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer provides limited medical treatment, including initial injury assessment, evaluation, treatment, and disposition of student athletes in the training room and on the field. The trainer serves as a communication liaison among student athletes, parents, coaches, the Athletic Director, physical therapists, and physicians. The position routinely attends practices and contests at sport-specific indoor and outdoor venues and works in a professional school environment, both independently and with others. The Athletic Trainer reports consistently for scheduled work, attends meetings required by the Athletic Director, meets established performance standards, and performs other duties as assigned. The role administers first aid and responds to emergencies; supports coaches and officials during selected practices and events; consults with physicians and other medical personnel with written parent permission; and coordinates athletic training equipment and supply orders and inventory. In cooperation with coaches and the Athletic Director, the trainer develops conditioning and injury-prevention programs, documents evaluations and treatments, educates coaches, parents, and players on injury reporting and physician releases, maintains a clean training room and student health records, and explains participation-related health risks and prevention strategies. The position requires a bachelor's degree, CPR/AED certification for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers from the American Red Cross, and Athletic Trainer Certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification. Compensation is $59,280–$69,280 based on job-relevant experience at 100% FTE. The schedule is 40 hours per week, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 230 days per year. Benefits eligibility is full-time regular. The estimated start date is November 10, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree, such as a B.A., A.B., or B.S.
CPR/AED certification for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Providers from the American Red Cross.
Athletic Trainer Certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.
Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and athletic training, including clinical affiliations with athletic teams under appropriate supervision.
Knowledge and experience in acute care of injury and illness; assessment and evaluation; general medical conditions and disabilities; health care administration; nutritional aspects of injury and illness; pathology; pharmacology; psychosocial intervention and referral; therapeutic exercise and modalities; and Universal Precautions for blood-borne pathogens.
Training in risk management and injury prevention.
Effective verbal and written communication, listening, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate records, manage documents, and use filing systems.
Ability to use software systems, including databases and spreadsheets, and standard office equipment.
Ability to adapt to changing technology and learn new equipment and systems.
Ability to create training materials and documentation and train others.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently, and collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, and solve problems collaboratively.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
Commitment to students' education as a primary responsibility.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.
Detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible; demonstrates professionalism, reliability, compassion, integrity, and respect.

Responsibilities

Provide initial injury assessment, evaluation, treatment, and disposition of student athletes in the training room and on the field.
Administer first aid and immediate assistance to injured student athletes.
Assist coaches and officials during selected athletic practices or events with equipment and initial medical needs.
Act as a communication liaison among student athletes, parents, coaches, the Athletic Director, physical therapists, and physicians.
Attend meetings required by the Athletic Director.
Consult with physicians and other medical personnel, with written parent permission, regarding athletic training services for injured students.
Coordinate ordering athletic training equipment and supplies and maintain an inventory within established budget objectives.
Develop conditioning, injury-prevention, and other programs with coaches and the Athletic Director.
Document injury evaluations and daily treatments using appropriate forms.
Educate coaches, parents or guardians, and players about reporting injuries and obtaining a physician’s release.
Maintain a clean training room.
Maintain student athlete health records, including physical exam records, emergency releases, and medical histories.
Orient student athletes, parents, and coaches regarding health risks of athletic participation and preventive strategies.
Respond to emergencies to address immediate safety concerns.
Routinely attend practices and contests at sport-specific indoor and outdoor venues.
Report consistently for scheduled work, meet established performance standards, attend required meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.