ATHLETIC TRAINER - 48008707

Agency: Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

About the role

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the development, implementation, and daily management of a comprehensive athletic training program that promotes the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive athletic training program for all high school athletics.
• Ensure the athletic training/healthcare facility is clean, organized, safe, and operating efficiently.
• Provide injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning services for student-athletes and visiting teams.
• Deliver first aid and immediate care during practices, competitions, and tournaments.
• Provide athletic training coverage for designated home athletic events and practices throughout fall, winter, and spring seasons, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to develop and implement sport-specific conditioning, strengthening, and injury-prevention programs.
• Assist with the proper selection, fitting, and use of protective and medical equipment.
• Maintain inventory and oversee the care, organization, and replenishment of athletic training supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate annual athletic physicals and manage medical eligibility and clearance processes.
• Oversee return-to-play decisions for injured student-athletes in accordance with established protocols and medical guidance.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential health records in compliance with FHSAA regulations, FSDB requirements, and applicable laws.
• Communicate consistently and professionally with physicians, parents/guardians, coaches, the Athletic Director, and the Executive Director of Physical Education and Health regarding injury status, treatment plans, rehabilitation progress, and return-to-play recommendations.
• Document all injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation services using designated systems.
• Promote a safe athletic environment by monitoring environmental conditions such as heat, weather, and field safety.
• Develop, review, and implement venue-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and provide training to coaching and athletic staff on emergency procedures.
• Provide educational opportunities and mentorship for students interested in health sciences or athletic training careers.
• Deliver training and informational sessions for coaches, staff, and student-contact personnel on injury prevention, wellness, emergency care, and safe participation in athletic activities.
• Remain current with professional literature, research, and best practices in athletic training.
• Provide services under the direction of a supervising physician and ensure compliance with State of Florida athletic training laws, professional standards, and school policies.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, coaches, and staff to support student-athlete care and performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Executive Director of Physical Education and Health, or Athletic Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) from an accredited athletic training education program or health-related field.
• Three (3) years of athletic training experience.
• Must hold current BOC certification and be credentialed as an ATC/LAT (or eligible for Florida licensure).
• Ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License and meet FSDB requirements to operate a school or state vehicle.
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI).
• Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an Intermediate proficiency in sign language within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting a safe, accessible, and inclusive athletic environment consistent with FSDB’s mission.
• Familiarity with FHSAA policies, concussion protocols, and return-to-play procedures.
• Experience modifying emergency action plans, taping/rehab instruction, and environmental safety considerations for blind/low vision athletes (e.g., spatial orientation, equipment placement, safe travel paths).
• Demonstrated ability in building strong, collaborative relationships with students, parents, coaches, athletic staff, and the wider school community.
• Ability to work effectively with Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired student-athletes, including adapting communication, instruction, and care to meet individual needs.
• Willingness to learn and use American Sign Language (ASL) and tactile/visual communication strategies appropriate for students with sensory disabilities.

Skills

• Knowledge of the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of sports-related injuries consistent with the professional scope of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Knowledge of injury-prevention strategies, conditioning principles, return-to-play criteria, and general wellness practices for student-athletes.
• Skilled application of therapeutic and rehabilitative modalities, including cryotherapy, thermotherapy, mechanical stimulation, massage, light, sound, electricity, water, air, therapeutic exercise, reconditioning, and fitness programs.
• Strong skills in assessing, managing, treating, rehabilitating, and reconditioning student-athletes and evaluating athlete readiness for participation.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and monitoring sport-specific conditioning, strengthening, injury-prevention, and general wellness programs.
• Skill in the proper selection, fitting, evaluation, and use of sport and rehabilitative equipment.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with coaches, athletic administrators, healthcare providers, supervising physicians, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Skill in maintaining accurate, detailed, and confidential medical and treatment records; generating reports; and using FSDB-designated documentation systems.
• Strong proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to support recordkeeping, reporting, education, and program management.
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress situations, including emergency care scenarios and time-sensitive injury management.
• Ability and willingness to travel with athletic teams to away contests, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.

Pay

11-month position: $46,145.60 - $53,645.60 annually (paid biweekly over 26 pays). This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

• Base salary: $46,145.60 (Bachelor’s Degree required)
• Additional $3,000 for Master’s degree
• Additional $1,500 for related and verified full-time experience (20-year max, $150 per year)

Schedule

40 hours per week. Hours may vary significantly due to practices, games, events, tournaments, and travel, typically ranging from 4 to 10 hours per day. Must be available for evening and weekend events.

Sample Schedule:

With Students

• Sunday evenings: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Monday through Thursday (afternoons/evenings): 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Without Students

• Monday through Friday (mornings/afternoons): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Benefits

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage: $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance: $25,000 provided by the state at no cost.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and more.
• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program: earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual of 8.15 hours of annual leave and 2 hours of sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.