2026-2027 Athletic Trainer (Open Pool)

Position Type:Athletics/Activities/Athletic TrainerDate Posted:1/29/2026Location:Hattiesburg High SchoolClosing Date:until filledTITLE: ATHLETIC TRAINER (LICENSED)/CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERQUALIFICATIONS:Board of Certification - Athletic TrainersMississippi State Dept. of Health - Professional LicensureMaintain 50 continuing education units per two yearsThorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, psychology, hygiene, nutrition, taping, strength and conditioning, flexibility, prevention of injury methodology, and protective equipmentAbility 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 potentialAbility to use specialized medical training, equipment, and techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automatic external defibrillatorCommunicate effectively with staff, parents, school sites, community, medical personnel, and athletesSUPERVISES: Practicum athletic trainer students from local universities and collegesREPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student Services and Activities/Athletic Director/CoordinatorJOB 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:Serves as a well-trained healthcare professional who is an integral part of the athletic program.Implements prevention of injury program, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation procedures for the injuredEstablishes 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 budgetRecognizes the severity of the injury, administer proper first aid, and refers student athletes for the necessary medical attentionDevelops a plan for emergency healthcare involving student athletesCarries out treatment plan for student athletes and keeps the coach informed of the student athlete's physical and emotional conditionUses knowledge of first aid equipment ranging from bandages and splints to emergency transportation devices to treat student athletesPlans and administers therapeutic, strengthening, and corrective exercises; demonstrates competency in heat and cold therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and other modalitiesImplements injury prevention skills such as the building or fitting of protective equipment, taping, and wrappingCounsels student athletes in seeking proper medical assistance for follow-up care and/or surgeryProvides first aid equipment and/or coverage for visiting teamsReceives and reviews each student athletes' Pre-Participation Eligibility FormMaintains individual records on each student athlete's medical condition throughout his/her eligibilityMaintains 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 treatmentConducts in-service programs for the coaching staff in the care and prevention of athletic injuriesObservation of inclement weather and implementation of safety proceduresDemonstrates prompt and regular attendanceSupports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic PlanPerforms other duties as assignedTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees