Athletic Trainer

Rockbridge County School District•Lexington, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries among student-athletes. They play a vital role in maintaining the health and safety of young athletes during practices, games, and training sessions. · Communication & Collaboration – Maintain communication with student athletes, guardians, coaches, medical professionals, therapists, and school staff to ensure coordinated medical care, effective injury recovery, and overall healing. · Compliance – Adhere to the established policies and procedures set forth by the school district, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), and Virginia High School League (VHSL), ensuring all aspects of student-athlete participation, safety, and eligibility meet institutional and regulatory standards. · Education & Risk Awareness for Coaches – Deliver targeted training and educational resources to equip coaches with the knowledge to identify field hazards, assess injury risk factors, and apply effective prevention strategies that foster a safe and supportive athletic environment. · Education for Student Athletes – Develop and deliver overall health education initiatives to expand student-athletes’ understanding of nutrition, physical fitness, and wellness practices that promote long-term well-being and athletic performance. · Infection Control – Uphold solid hygiene and infection prevention standards through proper handwashing, sanitization, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), sterile wound care techniques, and adherence to health protocols that minimize the spread of infectious agents. · Injury Assessment – Deliver prompt first aid and administer therapeutic treatment to student athletes in response to injuries or medical concerns. Determine appropriate treatment plans and/or necessary referrals. · Injury Management - Monitor athletic injuries through treatment, therapeutic care, and rehabilitation strategies to support a safe and timely return to the field. Assess playing status to ensure response time and care meet established standards for athlete health and safety. · Injury Prevention – Design and implement conditioning programs, educate student-athletes on proper techniques, and assess equipment, field hazards, and injury trends to proactively minimize the risk of injury. · Management of Medical Supplies & Modalities– Ensure the availability and proper storage of essential medical supplies and modalities to support timely treatment and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. · Management of Training Area- Ensure the cleanliness, operational readiness, and safety of the athletic training space by adhering to sanitation protocols, maintaining equipment functionality, and coordinating staff coverage and scheduling to maximize athlete access for treatment and rehabilitation. · Management of Treatment Area – Maintain a clean, organized, sterile treatment environment that adheres to infection control protocols. · Medical Devices & Therapy Management – Monitor and evaluate therapeutic techniques and medical equipment to help reduce injury recurrence and accelerate recovery timelines, supporting timely medical clearance for athletic participation. · Student Health Record & Recordkeeping – Document and maintain comprehensive records of injury evaluations, treatment plans, physician notes, and health-related data to ensure an accurate and thorough reference trail. Process injury reports in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while safeguarding medical information in strict accordance with HIPAA standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or a related field. (REQUIRED)
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (REQUIRED)
AED – Automated External Defibrillator Certification ( REQUIRED)
First Aid Certification (REQUIRED)
Advanced skills with Microsoft/Google Platform applications, which may include GMAIL, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or other web-based applications. Use of the internet and online teleconferencing software (e.g., Zoom or Teams). Ability to navigate web-based programs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or a related field. (PREFERRED)
Certification in Athletic Training (ATC) (PREFERRED)
Member of NATA – National Athletic Trainers Association (PREFERRED)
Certified Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Experience (PREFERRED)
VDOE Required Training Courses (PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

Maintain communication with student athletes, guardians, coaches, medical professionals, therapists, and school staff to ensure coordinated medical care, effective injury recovery, and overall healing.
Adhere to the established policies and procedures set forth by the school district, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), and Virginia High School League (VHSL), ensuring all aspects of student-athlete participation, safety, and eligibility meet institutional and regulatory standards.
Deliver targeted training and educational resources to equip coaches with the knowledge to identify field hazards, assess injury risk factors, and apply effective prevention strategies that foster a safe and supportive athletic environment.
Develop and deliver overall health education initiatives to expand student-athletes’ understanding of nutrition, physical fitness, and wellness practices that promote long-term well-being and athletic performance.
Uphold solid hygiene and infection prevention standards through proper handwashing, sanitization, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), sterile wound care techniques, and adherence to health protocols that minimize the spread of infectious agents.
Deliver prompt first aid and administer therapeutic treatment to student athletes in response to injuries or medical concerns. Determine appropriate treatment plans and/or necessary referrals.
Monitor athletic injuries through treatment, therapeutic care, and rehabilitation strategies to support a safe and timely return to the field. Assess playing status to ensure response time and care meet established standards for athlete health and safety.
Design and implement conditioning programs, educate student-athletes on proper techniques, and assess equipment, field hazards, and injury trends to proactively minimize the risk of injury.
Ensure the availability and proper storage of essential medical supplies and modalities to support timely treatment and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Ensure the cleanliness, operational readiness, and safety of the athletic training space by adhering to sanitation protocols, maintaining equipment functionality, and coordinating staff coverage and scheduling to maximize athlete access for treatment and rehabilitation.
Maintain a clean, organized, sterile treatment environment that adheres to infection control protocols.
Monitor and evaluate therapeutic techniques and medical equipment to help reduce injury recurrence and accelerate recovery timelines, supporting timely medical clearance for athletic participation.
Document and maintain comprehensive records of injury evaluations, treatment plans, physician notes, and health-related data to ensure an accurate and thorough reference trail. Process injury reports in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while safeguarding medical information in strict accordance with HIPAA standards.
Actively and consistently participates in staff and committee meetings to collaborate, share insights, and contribute to school initiatives in alignment with the agreed-upon covenants outlined in the RCPS annual employment contract.
Provides on-site support during all practices, games, and school events. Travel with teams as needed and communicate emergency response plans.
Maintains a high ethical standard in all student interactions, ensuring a respectful environment for all parties.
Promptly reports any concerns of child abuse or neglect to the leadership team to ensure student safety and well-being.
Other duties as assigned.