2026-2027 Athletic Trainer

TITLE: ATHLETIC TRAINER (LICENSED)/CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Board of Certification - Athletic Trainers
2. Mississippi State Dept. of Health - Professional Licensure
3. Maintain s required continuing education units (CEUs)
4. Comprehensive knowledge of sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance
5. 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
6. Ability to use specialized medical training, equipment, and techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automatic external defibrillator
7. Communicate effectively with staff, parents, school sites, community, medical personnel, and athletes

SUPERVISES: Practicum athletic trainer students from local universities and colleges

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student Services and Activities/Athletic Director/Coordinator

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

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide immediate care of injured and to carry out rehabilitation under the direction of medical personnel:
1. Serves as a well-trained healthcare professional who is an integral part of the athletic program.
2. Implements prevention of injury program, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation procedures for the injured
3. 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
4. Recognizes the severity of the injury, administer proper first aid, and refers student athletes for the necessary medical attention
5. Develops a plan for emergency healthcare involving student athletes
6. Carries out treatment plan for student athletes and keeps the coach informed of the student athlete's physical and emotional condition
7. Uses knowledge of first aid equipment ranging from bandages and splints to emergency transportation devices to treat student athletes
8. Plans and administers therapeutic, strengthening, and corrective exercises; demonstrates competency in heat and cold therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and other modalities
9. Implements injury prevention skills such as the building or fitting of protective equipment, taping, and wrapping
10. Counsels student athletes in seeking proper medical assistance for follow-up care and/or surgery
11. Provides first aid equipment and/or coverage for visiting teams
12. Receives and reviews each student athletes' Pre-Participation Eligibility Form

13. Maintains individual records on each student athlete's medical condition throughout his/her eligibility
14. 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
15. Conducts in-service programs for the coaching staff in the care and prevention of athletic injuries
16. Observation of inclement weather and implementation of safety procedures
17. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
18. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
19. Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION: Annually