2026-2027 Athletic Trainer (Open Pool)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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 injured.
• Establishes 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 budget.
• Recognizes the severity of the injury, administer proper first aid, and refers student athletes for the necessary medical attention.
• Develops a plan for emergency healthcare involving student athletes.
• Carrries out treatment plan for student athletes and keeps the coach informed of the student athlete's physical and emotional condition.
• Uses knowledge of first aid equipment ranging from bandages and splints to emergency transportation devices to treat student athletes.
• Plans and administers therapeutic, strengthening, and corrective exercises; demonstrates competency in heat and cold therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and other modalities.
• Implements injury prevention skills such as the building or fitting of protective equipment, taping, and wrapping.
• Counsels student athletes in seeking proper medical assistance for follow-up care and/or surgery.
• Receives and reviews each student athletes' Pre-Participation Eligibility Form.
• Maintains individual records on each student athlete's medical condition throughout his/her eligibility.
• Maintains 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 treatment.
• Conducts in-service programs for the coaching staff in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Observes inclement weather and implements safety procedures.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Maintain 50 continuing education units per two years.

Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, psychology, hygiene, nutrition, taping, strength and conditioning, flexibility, prevention of injury methodology, and protective equipment.

Ability 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 potential.

Ability to use specialized medical training, equipment, and techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automatic external defibrillator.

Communicate effectively with staff, parents, school sites, community, medical personnel, and athletes.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD