2025-2026 Substitute Certified Athletic Trainer - EMHS
About The Position
Certified Athletic Trainer - Substitute Eastern Montgomery High School Anticipated Dates: April 3, 2026 through May 18, 2026 Montgomery County Public Schools has an opening and is accepting applications for a Substitute Certified Athletic Trainer position that is available at Eastern Montgomery High School. It is anticipated that the substitute athletic trainer will be needed from approximately April 3, 2026 through May 18, 2026. The Certified Substitute Athletic Trainer is responsible for the examination and treatment of athletes’ injuries. The trainer works with team doctors and the athlete’s personal physician to provide a treatment program for athletes who are recovering from injuries and to educate athletes in building their strength to avoid further injury.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine (must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification and hold the ATC credential in order to obtain this licensure)
- Successful completion of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) required courses accessible at https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/
- Ability to conduct electronic concussion baseline testing
- Knowledge of “return to play” protocol
- Ability to work with coaches in planning and conducting parent meetings and to conduct head injury education at these meetings
- Must be able to attend seasonal meetings conducted by the Supervisor of Physical Education
- Possess effective recordkeeping skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators
- Ability to motivate students
- Ability to be dependable and punctual
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer
- Current CPR certification
Responsibilities
- examination and treatment of athletes’ injuries
- works with team doctors and the athlete’s personal physician to provide a treatment program for athletes who are recovering from injuries
- educate athletes in building their strength to avoid further injury
