2026-2027 Athletic Trainer (Open Pool)

Qualifications

• Board of Certification – Athletic Trainer (licensed/certified)
• Mississippi State Department of Health – Professional Licensure
• Maintain required continuing education units (CEUs)
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance
• Ability to apply diplomacy and collaborate with others while protecting athletes’ well‑being and enabling them to reach maximum potential
• Proficiency with specialized medical training, equipment, and techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Effective communication with staff, parents, school sites, community members, medical personnel, and athletes

Job Goal

To coordinate and administer a comprehensive healthcare program for all student athletes.

Supervision & Reporting

• Supervises practicum athletic trainer students from local universities and colleges
• Reports to the Executive Director of Student Services and Activities, Athletic Director, and Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate care to injured athletes and carry out rehabilitation under the direction of medical personnel
• Serve as a well‑trained healthcare professional integral to the athletic program
• Implement injury‑prevention programs, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation procedures for injured athletes
• Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training rooms
• Supervise the athletic training rooms, including requisition and storage of supplies and equipment, maintain records and inventory, and assist in preparing the annual budget
• Recognize injury severity, administer proper first aid, and refer student athletes for necessary medical attention
• Develop emergency healthcare plans involving student athletes
• Carry out treatment plans for student athletes and keep coaches informed of physical and emotional conditions
• Utilize first‑aid equipment—from bandages and splints to emergency transportation devices—to treat athletes
• Plan and administer therapeutic, strengthening, and corrective exercises; demonstrate competency in heat and cold therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and other modalities
• Implement injury‑prevention skills such as building or fitting protective equipment, taping, and wrapping
• Counsel student athletes to seek proper medical assistance for follow‑up care or surgery
• Provide first‑aid equipment and coverage for visiting teams
• Receive and review each student athlete’s Pre‑Participation Eligibility Form
• Maintain individual records on each student athlete’s medical condition throughout eligibility
• Maintain records of first‑aid care rendered for every sports‑related time‑loss injury and track treatment progress
• Conduct in‑service programs for coaching staff on care and prevention of athletic injuries
• Observe inclement weather conditions and implement safety procedures
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
• Support the Hattiesburg Public School District mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

• Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
• Performance evaluated annually