Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer Duval County Public Schools: Atlantic Coast High School - Jacksonville, Florida Job ID: 5783586 Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jun 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Additional Referendum monies are available. Please attach your transcripts and licensures to your application profile. If these Items are missing your application will not be considered. Job Summary The athletic trainer will practice within the parameters of the Florida Board of Athletic Trainers and will follow both the Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. These essential functions below are based on the needs of the school and its athletic programs. The athletic trainer’s duties, enumerated in this document, should not be considered all inclusive. Supervisor, District Athletic Training, as necessary, shall modify duties. The athletic trainer will be present at home athletic contests and practices and shall attend other post-season and home-hosted contests as directed by the Supervisor-District Athletic Training and in cooperation with athletic director. In addition, the athletic trainer will travel with the varsity football team to away contests and, as schedule permits, will also travel with the JV football team. Essential Functions Establish an effective athletic training program for high school athletics and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient athletic training-healthcare facility. Provide first aid and assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for registered Duval County Public School’s student-athletes, as well as visiting student-athletes competing at the school as part of an official contest, practice or tournament. Provide athletic training services at home events and practices from the start of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring sport season. This may include weekends or holidays, as appropriate, and as directed by Supervisor-District Athletic Training and in cooperation with athletic director. Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and supervise the medical clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons. Maintain an accurate, up-to-date filing system for all athletic health care documents. Maintain a consistent method of communication with the supervising/treating physician(s), parents and Supervisor-District Athletic Training, in cooperation with athletic director regarding athletic health care and recommended evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for all athletic injuries. Record all injuries using District designated tools or agencies and follow legal obligations, maintain a daily injury treatment log, file all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents and maintain record of CPR/AED certification for all members of the school athletic department (coaching staff). Provide a seasonal/annual data summary of this information, as requested, by Principal and Supervisor, District Athletic Training. Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods, assist in the selection and fitting of protective medical equipment, including special taping, pads or braces and equip each team with appropriate medical equipment. Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment related to the athletic training facility, manage an up-to-date inventory and provide the Athletic Director or Principal with an annual budget for supplies and equipment. Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks. Perform routine inspection on school AEDs, provide staff in-service on AEDs locations, maintain a listing of staff members trained in CPR/AED, arrange for annual opportunities for CPR instruction, and instruction on venue specific to Emergency Action Plans. Establish educational opportunities, club, and learning environment for students who may be interested in exploring a career in the health sciences and share professional literature relative to injury prevention with the school’s coaching staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Probation NA Qualifications Open Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited athletic training education program or health related field. Two (2) years of athletic training experience. Experience with middle and high school sports programs preferred. Promotional Requirements: NA Licensing: Current Certified Athletic Trainer and maintain continuing education requirements as set forth by the Board of Certification. Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the Florida Board of Athletic Training. Licensed athletic trainer per Florida Statute. Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care for the Professional Responder. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of techniques used to diagnose and treat sports related injuries Knowledge of sports injury preventative measures Strong skills in assessing and treating sports related injuries Strong skills in mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, sound, massage and the use of therapeutic exercises, reconditioning exercise and fitness programs Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills Strong presentation development and delivery skills Ability to assess, manage, treat, rehabilitate, and recondition student athletes within the professional preparation and education of a Certified Athletic Trainer Ability to evaluate athlete readiness to play Ability to evaluate and assess sports equipment Ability to develop and manage budgets Ability to travel with the varsity and junior varsity football teams to away contests Ability to handle high amounts of stress associated with injuries Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $28.75 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Jason Snader, Supervisor Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr