Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8

Openings as of 4/23/2025
Athletic Trainer - HS

Athletic Trainer

JobID: 5224

Position Type:
  Athletic Trainer - HS/Athletic Trainer


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  Fountain-Fort Carson High School


Date Available:
  07/14/2025


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


  Qualifications:
1. Hold a Master’s degree from an accredited athletic training program in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or a related field;
2. Maintain CPR/AED Certification: Possess current CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications, which are essential for emergency response.
3. Maintain Athletic Training Certification
4. Experience working in educational settings, such as teaching, coaching, or mentoring;
5. Prior involvement in organizing and leading extracurricular activities, student clubs, or athletic programs;
6. Certifications in athletic coaching, leadership, or extracurricular program management;
7. Training in conflict resolution, student mentorship, and team building to foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere;
8. Experience with event planning, budgeting, and logistical coordination;
9. Proficiency with digital tools for scheduling, record-keeping, and communication;
10. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, parents, and community partners;
11. Experience in fostering community relationships and supporting collaborative projects.
12. Ongoing continuing education and possibly specialized training (e.g., in concussion management or sports safety); 
13. Membership in professional organizations such as the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).

 Job Goal:
Supports and enriches the student experience by leading, organizing, and managing an extracurricular activity. This position has the primary responsibility for collaborating with athletic programs. The role requires collaboration with school administrators, coaches, full time athletic trainers, teachers, and community partners. Provide training to student-athletes to promote strength & conditioning; ensure safety measures while training, and provide emergency treatment in case of injury during sporting events and activities.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide athletic training services at practices and home events to include weekday, evening, and weekend events
2. Support middle school athletic programs/coaches with injury knowledge, training, and injury care
3. Provide care for injuries to physically active individuals under physician direction, including emergency care, prevention programs, assessment, and rehabilitation
4. Maintain treatment protocols, prepare and implement emergency action plans with annual review
5. Serve as liaison between medical professionals, athletic trainers, school staff, athletes, and parents
6. Keep and file accurate injury and treatment records within HIPAA/FERPA regulations
7. Manage pre-participation physicals and track athlete eligibility status
8. Schedule and facilitate preparticipation sports physical events
9. Communicate with athletic trainers, coaches and athletic director about injured athletes' status and return-to-play recommendations
10. Order supplies for training rooms within budget guidelines and maintain inventory
11.  Assist with weight room maintenance, staffing, and provide instruction on proper equipment use
12. Develop tailored workout programs for teams and individuals
13. Provide nutritional resources and guidance on permissible supplements
14. Partner with strength and conditioning coaches to grow the program
15. Design sport-specific conditioning programs to reduce injuries
16.  Implement rehabilitation programs for injured athletes 
17. Require clearance for injured athletes before return to play
18. Equip teams with appropriate medical equipment and supplies
19. Assist in selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads, and braces
20. Monitor environmental risks to maintain safe playing conditions to include weather and lightning
21. Share relevant athletic training literature with coaching staff
22. Perform other duties as assigned

SALARY:
Athletic Trainer is paid on the Certified Staff Salary Schedule

Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:
209 days per year
 


Attachment(s):
• Athletic Trainer Job Description



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