Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Hudson Public Schools, Hudson, Massachusetts

Reports to: Athletic Director

Approved by: Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D

Revision Date: June 2026

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Anticipated Start: August 17th, 2026

Summary:

The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is to provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes with Hudson Public Schools under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with Massachusetts state athletic training practice act.

This position will work a flexible schedule with the understanding that during the school year much of the expected time will be spent at extracurricular events in the afternoon/evening, including some weekend, holiday, and school vacation week work. This 10 month position runs from mid-August through early June. Applicants must possess a current valid Massachusetts Athletic Trainer (AT) license to be considered for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes under the direction of the school physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act.
• Assess injuries and provide emergency or continued care
• Apply protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces to body parts such as ankles, fingers, or wrists
• Maintains and updates Athletic Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for all athletic locations.
• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and school nurses
• Advise athletes on the proper use of training room equipment as well as oversee the schedule of the Weightroom
• Plan and implement comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention programs
• Travel with athletic teams in order to be available at sporting events (primarily Football and Playoff Games)
• Coordinate and oversee registration, concussion training and student physicals of all student athletes at Hudson High School and Quinn Middle School.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and complete accident forms
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director (including but not limited to, site administrator duties, inventory, purchasing, administrative support, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Must hold NATABOC and Massachusetts State License Certification
• Must hold current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the everyday work load.
• Must be able to utilize computer and applicable tracking software.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, school vacation weeks, and holidays in line with seasonal/playoff game schedule.
• Familiarity with MIAA rules and regulations per Sports Medicine Coverage and Athletic procedures preferred
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

Work Year+ Benefits:

• 10-Month Position: This is a salaried position requiring a flexible work schedule. The work year typically runs from mid-August through early June, beginning approximately two weeks prior to the first student day of school. Hours will vary based on the athletic season, including occasional evening and weekend responsibilities as needed. The annual work calendar and schedule will be determined by the Director of Athletics.
• Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
• Annual Travel stipend $1,500
• 3 personal days and 12 sick days prorated pursuant to date of hire.
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from date of hire
• Benefit information:
• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Licenses/Certifications: Certified Athletic Trainer

Physical Demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping, pushing and pulling of arm controls and fine manipulations. The work is repetitive. The work, at times, requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching with the ability to lift, carry, push and pull light weights.

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io