Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer Location: Hertford County Schools, Hertford County High School — Ahoskie, North Carolina Starting Date: Immediately Job ID: 5793026 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Job Description Title: Athletic Trainer Area: High School Department(s): Athletics, Physical Education Reports to: Athletic Director Primary Function: Provide athletic trainer coverage for high school and middle school athletic programs. Responsibilities Establish an effective athletic training program for high school and middle school. Provide first aid and injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for students. Make appropriate physician referrals. Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season. Coordinate annual required athletic physicals and supervise the clearance of injured athletes before and during the sports seasons. Maintain a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries. Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport‑specific conditioning programs and methods. Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training program. Maintain communication with parents on the care and treatment of their student‑athlete. File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries. Maintain a daily treatment log. Oversee ordering of supplies and equipment for the athletic training room, maintain an up‑to‑date inventory, and provide the Athletic Director with an annual budget. Equip each team with appropriate medical protective equipment. Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads or braces. Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks. Share professional literature related to athletic training with the school’s coaching staff. Qualifications Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification. Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners. Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Terms of Employment Ten‑month position, beginning the first day of fall practices (approximately mid‑August) through approximately mid‑June. The athletic trainer will work a weekly schedule to be determined by the Athletic Director. Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season. Work Type: Seasonal. Work time: 2‑3 hours on practice nights. Game day times vary depending on the sporting event. Pay: Stipend. Work Assignment Type: Onsite. Location of Job: Hertford County Schools. Exempt from Overtime: Exempt. Will be evaluated annually by the Athletic Director in accordance with North Carolina laws and regulations. Contact Information Ka'Wania Parker, Administrative Assistant 701 N Martin St Winton, North Carolina 27986-9698 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Disclaimer The preceding job description was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr