Certified Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer Position

Location: AZ Compass Prep Chandler, Arizona Position Type: Full-Time Start Date: August 2026

About the Opportunity: This position will work closely with the Head Athletic Trainer to support the health, safety, and performance of our student-athletes. Our sports medicine department emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and professional development. Athletic trainers will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with competitive athletic programs while developing their clinical and leadership skills in a supportive team environment. Staff may also have the opportunity to gain additional experience and hours through Compass Sports Performance, working alongside strength and performance professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, treat, and manage athletic injuries
• Develop and implement rehabilitation and return-to-play programs
• Implement injury prevention strategies
• Communicate athlete health and participation status with coaching staff
• Maintain accurate injury documentation and treatment records
• Collaborate with the Head Athletic Trainer and performance staff
• Assist with team travel when applicable

Main Sport/Team: Football

Responsibilities:

• Attend all practices and games
• Home and away games including team travel in and out of state
• In team band for schedule, and communication with coaches
• In text communication with head coach and position coaches about injuries and modifications
• Out of state trips maybe 2-3 days each, 8-12 days on road with team in fall
• Weekly schedule (Summer/Fall) 5 am- Start time M-Th, F TBD for game schedules, Saturday occasional hours for injuries sustained at games Fridays

Secondary Coverage:

• Volleyball: Also practices mornings, first hour 8-9:30 am
• Schedule Winter/Spring 12-8 pm Flex: Basketball and other game coverage Can shift schedule for late night games as needed Communication with coaches and athletes on injuries

Other Responsibilities:

• Injury documentation daily for athletes seen
• Training room upkeep
• Primary coverage at sports performance center in Spring Decrease hours at compass, increase hours at performance center when things are slower in spring
• Basketball coverage while National Basketball AT is away with EYBL team travel
• Main sport/teams Grind/Girls basketball FALL Main POC for Grind and Girls basketball programs Available for home games and practices Main POC for Grind/Girls athletes, coordinate rehabs
• Schedule Winter 12 pm Start~ when no games, can shift schedule for late night games as needed
• SPRING- baseball Keep track of baseball schedule- onsite/offsite practices In team Band for communication In group chat with coaches regarding injuries Run baseball rehabs and coordinate modifications Attend baseball practices offsite M-Th Attend all home games