Certified Athletic Trainer

Certified Athletic Trainer - Abbeville County, SC

Employment Type: Full-Time | Year-Round

Position Overview: We are seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training and sports medicine support at a public secondary school. This is a full-time, year-round position supporting high school athletic programs. The Athletic Trainer will work closely with student-athletes, coaches, school staff, physicians, parents, and sports medicine leadership. The position is supervised by the Director of Sports Medicine and Regional Supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training coverage for high school athletic programs.
• Assess, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries and make appropriate referrals when needed.
• Provide coverage for practices and home athletic events during the school sports seasons.
• Communicate with team physicians regarding student-athlete care and treatment plans.
• Work with coaching staff on sport-specific conditioning and injury prevention.
• Communicate with parents regarding the care and treatment of student-athletes.
• Review Emergency Action Plans with coaching staff.
• Coordinate daily athletic trainer activities with the Athletic Director and coaches.

Schedule:

• Full-time, year-round position.
• Typical hours associated with athletic training in a public secondary school.
• No weekend coverage is required.
• There may be an opportunity for additional PRN coverage when the schedule allows.
• Start date is flexible.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Sick Leave
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Continuing Education / CEU opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Athletic Training program.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
• South Carolina Athletic Training License, or eligibility for licensure.
• Candidates who are eligible but not yet licensed must obtain the license before beginning work.
• Current BLS/CPR certification in alignment with athletic training requirements.
• Current CPR, AED, and Emergency Cardiac Care certification as applicable.
• Personal vehicle for travel to the school and athletic events.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Facility & Patient Population

Setting: Public Secondary High School

Population: Student-athletes from freshman through senior year, generally ages 14-18.