Athletics Trainer

Department: Athletics • Reports to: Athletic Director • Funding: General

About the Role

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that opens doors of infinite possibilities for our students and staff. We serve approximately 24,000 students across a diverse district with over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented. We foster a positive, professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard.

In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer numerous professional development opportunities shaped by data, mentorship programs, career advancement pathways, and "Grow Our Own" initiatives to support staff in achieving degrees or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prevent athletic injuries through orthopedic screening, individualized exercise programs for athletes with pre-existing conditions, participation in equipment fitting for football and ice hockey, and assisting coaches in developing year-round conditioning programs.
• Recognize and evaluate athletic injuries.
• Provide medical coverage for home contests and daily practices.
• Coordinate emergency medical procedures for all teams at all locations and emergency medical services as needed.
• Follow prescribed treatment from the team or licensed physician.
• Manage, treat, and determine the disposition of athletic injuries by providing evaluations before and after practices and referring athletes to appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Provide rehabilitation for athletic injuries, including strength, range of motion, and functional testing to ensure readiness for return to sport.
• Maintain data and complete required reports, including physical forms, injury and progress reports, insurance forms, daily injury reports, and supply/equipment inventories.
• Organize pre-season physicals for all prospective candidates.
• Keep parents, coaches, and the athletic director informed of athletes’ rehabilitation progress.
• Provide education for athletes, coaching staff, parents, and others as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer
• NATA Certified Athletic Trainer

Schedule

Work schedule begins on the first day of football equipment fitting (approximately the third week of August) and ends one week after the final spring contest for final inventory and record-keeping.