Head Athletic Trainer | Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District

Head Athletic Trainer Position

Go4 is accepting applications for a Head Athletic Trainer position at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will handle athletic training services, evaluation of injured athletes, rehabilitation of injured athletes, and running and managing the Athletic Training Facility.

DATES: ASAP - May 2027 | approx. 35-40 hrs per week expected

LOCATION: Valley Center, CA

COMPENSATION: Starting $55-63/hour; commensurate with experience. Additionally offering: CEU subscription, Signing Bonus, Relocation stipend, License Renewal Reimbursement

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop/maintain overall Sports Medicine program for the school, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes;

Provide athletic training services, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as deemed necessary by Athletic Director/Supervisor;

In coordination with the team/supervising physician(s), review pre-participation physical examinations and coordinate medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete;

Work in conjunction with strength and conditioning, coaching, and school staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individualized student-athletes needs;

Assist the Athletic Director with enforcing school policies and protocols;

Evaluate and recommend new techniques, policies, and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the existing sports medicine program;

Maintain up-to-date records and documentation, as well as track daily patient encounters using provided Athlete Sign In sheets;

Practice in accordance with education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations and abide by principles set forth in the NATA Code of Ethics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer

Masters Degree preferred, but not required

Current CPR/AED certification

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $55.00 per hour- $65 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• BOC Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person