Athletic Trainer

Summary of Basic Functions & Responsibilities


Under general supervision, administers preventive and rehabilitative treatment to students and athletes involved in various sports and physical education activities in accordance with instruction from coaches, staff, or physicians. The duties of the Athletic Trainer include, but are not limited to, the prevention of athletic injuries; recognition, evaluation, and the immediate care of athletic injuries. The Athletic Trainer shall serve as a liaison of physical health support to and between athletes, coaches of the athletes, activities director, physicians, and parents. The Athletic Trainer shall enact and use reasonable efforts and professionalism to ensure that players participate in interscholastic activities and events only when physically able and that any instructions provided by their attending physician are understood and followed. Safety and health of the athlete comes first. The Athletic Trainer will coordinate with the Activities Director to provide athletic training services at interscholastic events and practices deemed necessary by the Principal or their designee. They must work effectively with people representing diverse cultures, perspectives and needs, including all genders.

Education Requirements

• BA or BS Degree in Anatomy, Kinesiology, Physiology, Nutrition or similar field
• ATC/ BOC Certification
• Any combination of experience, training and/or education to demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and abilities listed in Sports Medicine or similar field

Knowledge/Skills/Physical Requirements

• Basic principles of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, health education and nutrition.
• Diagnostic signs and symptoms and related treatment of various physical injuries.
• Basic principles, techniques and procedures used in the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Various types of therapeutic treatments, equipment and conditioning programs.
• First aid medical procedures, including CPR.
• Safety guidelines and regulations in athletic and therapeutic activities.
• Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Safety and protective equipment used in sports.
• Sports injury record keeping, and the privacy laws.
• Taping, bandaging and therapeutic techniques.
• Understanding physical fitness, hygiene, disinfectant techniques and safety procedures.
• Skill on a variety of computer applications.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills.

Working Terms

Salary schedule

Classified Staff


Employed for a period of

11 months


Reviewed annually and recommended for reemployment determined by April 15


Reports to

Activities Director


Other Working Terms

• Leave policies and fringe benefits as stated in Board policies.
• First Aid is required.
• CPR is required.
• Fingerprint clearance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).
• Must be currently licensed as an athletic trainer in the state of Missouri.
• Work cooperatively with administration and staff throughout the district.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of first aid and adaptive equipment.
• Administer first aid and athletic therapy.
• Identify when referrals to physicians, health services, hospitals and other health professionals are necessary.
• Attend off-campus sporting events as needed.
• Operate athletic rehabilitation and weight equipment.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation and reconditioning for injured students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Tape, wrap, and bandage athletes to prevent injury or re-injury.
• Administer care for fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, concussion, contusions, cuts, and abrasions.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches and faculty regarding physical injuries.
• Interact appropriately with students, staff, faculty and the public.
• Learn and apply district policies and procedures.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Understand, be sensitive to and respect the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disabilities and sexual orientation of students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.
• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians.
• Provide support and guidance for students interested in entering athletic training programs at different institutions.
• Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's illness or injury in order to provide emergency or determine whether an athlete should be referred to physician(s) for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Apply preventative adhesive taping.
• Provide basic First Aid supplies to control bleeding, perform CPR, and provide basic splinting for fracture/dislocation immobilization to injured athletes, cheerleaders, dance members, color guard, and coaches as events happen.
• Attends team practices and contests, as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a professional, organized, sanitary high school training room/facility.
• Follow physicians' orders to implement comprehensive rehabilitation program(s) for athletic injuries.
• Confer with coaches in order to select protective equipment.
• Inspect playing fields/areas in order to locate any items that could injure players and make sure cleanliness and disinfection of equipment is in place.
• Plan and implement comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention programs.
• Maintain and monitor the yearly physical forms and consent forms as established by the MSHSAA and the Clinton Board of Education.
• May arrange for physical exams at the site.
• Participate in the development of the after school hours Emergency Plan Response for their school.
• Consult with site coaches on athletic injury prevention, basic first aid, and follow-up injury treatment and rehabilitation.
• Inventory, budget, and help order supplies with the cooperation of the Athletic Department budgets.
• Keep daily log of treatments provided to athletes.
• Keep records of injury evaluations and First Aid provided to an athlete.
• Discuss with athletes' parents/guardians their child's injury as a result of participation in Athletic Program activities.
• Initiate Emergency Medical System (EMS) by contacting 911 or directing someone to do so when deemed necessary.
• Provide First Aid and emergency care to the visiting team athletes if notified to do so by game officials, site officials or the visiting team coach.
• Provide advice to athletes, coaches, and parents to the care and prevention of athletic injuries, recommended protection, and safety ideals to an injury.
• Perform other duties as assigned.