Athletic Trainer (Open Pool)

• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Hattiesburg Public School District

TITLE: ATHLETIC TRAINER (LICENSED)/CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Board of Certification - Athletic Trainers
• 2. Mississippi State Dept. of Health - Professional Licensure
• 3. Maintain s required continuing education units (CEUs)
• 4. Comprehensive knowledge of sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance
• 5. Ability to apply diplomacy and get along with others while protecting the athletes' well-being at a level of physical fitness that will enable the athletes to achieve their maximum potential
• 6. Ability to use specialized medical training, equipment, and techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automatic external defibrillator
• 7. Communicate effectively with staff, parents, school sites, community, medical personnel, and athletes

SUPERVISES:

Practicum athletic trainer students from local universities and colleges

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director of Student Services and Activities/Athletic Director/Coordinator

JOB GOAL:

To coordinate and administer a comprehensive healthcare program for all student athletes.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide immediate care of injured and to carry out rehabilitation under the direction of medical personnel:

• 1. Serves as a well-trained healthcare professional who is an integral part of the athletic program.
• 2. Implements prevention of injury program, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation procedures for the injured
• 3. Establishes daily hours of operation for the athletic training rooms. Supervises the athletic training rooms, which includes the requisition and storage of supplies and equipment, maintains records and a current inventory of equipment, and assists in the preparation of the annual budget
• 4. Recognizes the severity of the injury, administer proper first aid, and refers student athletes for the necessary medical attention
• 5. Develops a plan for emergency healthcare involving student athletes
• 6. Carries out treatment plan for student athletes and keeps the coach informed of the student athlete's physical and emotional condition
• 7. Uses knowledge of first aid equipment ranging from bandages and splints to emergency transportation devices to treat student athletes
• 8. Plans and administers therapeutic, strengthening, and corrective exercises; demonstrates competency in heat and cold therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and other modalities
• 9. Implements injury prevention skills such as the building or fitting of protective equipment, taping, and wrapping
• 10. Counsels student athletes in seeking proper medical assistance for follow-up care and/or surgery
• 11. Provides first aid equipment and/or coverage for visiting teams
• 12. Receives and reviews each student athletes' Pre-Participation Eligibility Form
• 13. Maintains individual records on each student athlete's medical condition throughout his/her eligibility
• 14. Maintains records of first aid care rendered for every student athlete who sustains a sports related time loss injury as well as records of progress for all treatment
• 15. Conducts in-service programs for the coaching staff in the care and prevention of athletic injuries
• 16. Observation of inclement weather and implementation of safety procedures
• 17. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• 18. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• 19. Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees