Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Athletic Trainer
Date Posted: 7/2/2025
Location: District Wide
Title: Part-Time Athletic Trainer Reports to: Full-Time Athletic Trainer/Athletic Director
Job Goal/Summary:
To provide leadership in organizing and maintaining the District’s sports medicine program including the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by the District’s student-athletes while competing in interscholastic athletic competition and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-Baccalaureate Degree required.
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by Board of Certification (BOC)
PA State Athletic Trainer License
Valid Driver’s License
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Facilitates proper medical care, treatment, and/or rehabilitation service for all student-athletes involved in interscholastic athletic competitions in the District to include team physicians, the assistant athletic trainer, and student interns.
Manages and coordinates care and treatment for all student-athletes between team physician(s), assistant athletic trainer(s), and student intern(s) including coverage of the training room(s) and game/competitions. This includes working days that are unique to this position, such as over winter break in order to accomodate tournaments.
Ensures appropriate referrals are made for student-athletes to be evaluated and/or treated by the appropriate medical professional.
Maintains and manages District AEDs.
Leads and implements injury prevention activities for athletic staff, coaches, and student-athletes.
Coordinates and manages all relevant and applicable pre-participation activities and safety testing. This requires some pre-season working days determined by PIAA calendars.
Coordinates and manages student-athlete records including but not limited to pre-participation physicals and PIAA paperwork.
Develops and implements standard operating procedures for the athletic department as required by the Pennsylvania Medical Practice Act.
Maintains effective communication with the building and district level administrators, athletic department administration, staff, and coaches regarding athlete injuries, game conditions, procedures, and available resources.
Ensures all athletic training and care facilities are safe and properly equipped and maintained.
Administers and enforces local, state, and federal policies and procedures established in District policy, athletic department and student handbooks, and standard operating procedures.
Establishes and maintains inventory for athletic training rooms at the Yellow Breeches Middle School, Iron Forge Elementary School, and Boiling Springs High School.
Managed contracts for team physicians.
Orders supplies.
Helps head coaches identify and provide all necessary medical and health related team equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
PhysicalDemands Travel to District athletic venues; some travel to out-of-district locations. Frequent walking throughout various buildings Often sitting at desk for extended periods Standing for limited periods of time Moderate lifting from 15 to 30 pounds Some carrying - up to 30 pounds Ability to use hands to perform necessary job-related tasks Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
SensoryAbilities Visual acuity to read correspondence, computer screen Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone, interview job candidates, conduct staff meetings Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
Work Environment Typical athletic training office/facility/environment Subject to inside environmental conditions Subject to outside environmental conditions May be exposed to hazardous materials, body fluids, or disease
Temperament Ability to work as a manager and member of a team Must be courteous and able to effectively manage people. Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented, and promote these qualities among others. Ability to work in an environment that has frequently produces a high level of mental, visual and stress fatigue. For example, work which is frequently performed under pressure, and/or which requires intense mental application or attention to details.
Cognitive Ability Ability to follow written and verbal directions and give direction to others Ability to create and delegate assignments.
Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling. Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs. Ability to organize office settings to efficiently accomplish tasks. Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and directing staff. Ability to communicate effectively on all organizational levels. Ability to work some evenings and weekends, sometimes with little or no notice. Ability to identify and isolate issues and develop rational solutions to problems. Ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with the Board, students, parents, and staff.
SpecificSkills Ability to operate office equipment. Ability to use computer technology efficiently. Must appropriately handle confidential information. Ability to adjust to change in the work environment. Must possess active listening skills and conflict mediation skills. Must demonstrate the ability to acquire the skills required to operate new and existing software and hardware. Maintain positive working relationships with supervisors. Maintains convey good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public.