Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer
Johnston County Public Schools
Corinth Holders High – Wendell, North Carolina This job is also posted in Johnston County Public Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details

Job ID:

5243833

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 18, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

Job Description:

Johnston County Public School

Athletic Trainer Johnston County Public Schools:

POSITION TITLE

Licensed Athletic Trainer / Teacher

REQUIRED

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES

Must be BOC certified and possess state athletic training licensure, or have the ability to apply for licensure.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Applied Knowledge:

Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.

Decision-Making Skills:

Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines. As well as making decisions and determinations of medical documentation regarding participation or return to play.
Attention to

Detail:

should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.

Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Recommended/Preferred Master’s Degree
Previous experience in sports medicine setting.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic events. Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment through collaboration with the athletic director and principal.
Establish and communicate daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility and/or coverage schedule. Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans in collaboration with administration and EMS. Initiate and administer an athletic training student-aide program in accordance with the school’s clubs and activities guidelines and state law.
Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician and community physicians (In place already throughout the district). Establish a working relationship with school nursing staff. Complete Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) training and pre-season requirements. Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
Comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the school systems regulations, and outlined by NCHSAA, and NCDPI.
Develop and or schedule opportunities for coach’s professional development for CPR/AED, Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac Death, Sickle Cell, and other Weather Related concerns.
Be familiar and be able to execute health and safety policies set forth by the NCHSAA and JCPS.
Work with the athletic director on creating medical coverage for larger events, jamborees, and tournaments.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Away football contests and any other high need situations that are minimal in amount and vary based on team and student athlete needs such as RTP from recent injury that needs to be monitored. Eligible to ride the activity bus or for mileage reimbursement through the athletic department at state rate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is medium demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table and/or bed. Must be able to work in outdoor conditions.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

Ability to pass pre-employment background requirements set forth by Human Resources
Hold a valid driver’s license.

Position Type:

Full-Time
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