Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer Newton Community School District – Newton, Iowa Job ID: 5807371 Application Deadline: Jul 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: Jun 29, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC) Job Description 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR Location: Newton Community School District Position: Athletic Trainer Start Date: August 2026 Qualifications A bachelor's degree or higher Certified Athletic Trainer with a valid Iowa License or Licensed Physical Therapist with Sports Emergency Training Candidates must also be certified in basic lifesaving with AED training. Performance Responsibilities Specific work elements of the job as an athletic trainer include understanding of commonly prescribed medicines, diet, and exercises by the referring physician and physical therapists, and ensuring proper taping, bracing, strapping or fitting of athletic equipment. Reports to High School Athletic Director. Provide athletic training services for injury-prone home high school athletic contests and away varsity football games. Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents. Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and activity restriction forms for sports injuries. Assist the athletic director as requested. Provide "Athletic Training Services" to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician or physical therapist, and in accordance with State Athletic Training Practice Act. Interested applicants should complete the application and submit a Cover Letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources. Helpful Link Heartland AEA Mandatory Reporter Training Certificate link: Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination It is the policy of the Newton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources, 1302 1st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. Job Requirements Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Trainer Contact Information Sandy Scotton 1302 First Avenue West Newton, Iowa 50208 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map N/A #J-18808-Ljbffr