Middle School Athletic Trainer (Part-Time)

Middle School Athletic Trainer

Fox Chapel Area School District is seeking a qualified and dedicated Middle School Athletic Trainer for the 2026-2027 school year to provide athletic health services for interscholastic programs during the fall, winter and spring sports seasons. This part-time position runs from approximately August 1 to May 15, with an average of 2025 hours per week. The Athletic Trainer will report to the Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer, providing essential support for student-athletes, parents, and coaches. This position will be a purchase of service agreement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide home contest coverage for middle school athletic events and assist at high school events as needed.
• Ensure the prevention, immediate care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries through protective measures, treatment, and collaboration with team/school physicians.
• Develop and supervise injury rehabilitation programs under the direction of a referring physician.
• Advise coaches on flexibility, strength, and conditioning programs to prevent injuries and optimize athlete performance.
• Maintain accurate medical records related to injuries, treatments, rehabilitation, and compliance with Title IX requirements.
• Assist in pre-participation physical examinations and coordinate preseason ImPACT testing.
• Provide counseling and advice to athletes regarding health, nutrition, mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Collaborate with coaches, parents, and physicians to ensure effective communication regarding athlete care.
• Assist with teaching First Aid Certification for coaches or district personnel as needed.

Qualifications:

• National Certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• CPR Certification and Heartsaver First Aid-Instructor Certification.
• Compliance with Child Protective Services Law, including: Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance FBI Clearance.

Additional Requirements:

• Availability to cover Monday through Friday practices and occasional Saturday events as well as the possibility for some holiday hours.
• Ability, on an as needed basis, to provide coverage at the high school level.
• Commitment to continuing education to maintain professional licensure and certifications.
• Support for non-school events on a per diem basis as approved by the Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer.