Head Athletic Trainer | Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District

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• $114K — $136K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BOC Certified Athletic Trainer required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, Master's degree ideal
  • Current CPR/AED certification mandatory
  • Clinical experience in a sports setting is a plus
  • Knowledge of injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques essential

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the Sports Medicine program including injury prevention and treatment
  • Provide athletic training services at practices and competitions
  • Coordinate medical referrals and physical exams for student-athletes
  • Collaborate with coaches and staff on fitness and safety programs
  • Enforce school policies related to athletic training
  • Evaluate and suggest enhancements to the existing sports medicine practices
  • Maintain detailed records of patient encounters and treatments

Benefits

  • Continuing Education Unit (CEU) subscription
  • Signing bonus available
  • Relocation stipend offered
  • License Renewal Reimbursement offered
Full Job Description
The successful candidate will handle athletic training services, evaluation of injured athletes, rehabilitation of injured athletes, and running and managing the Athletic Training Facility.

DATES: ASAP - May 2027 | approx. 35-40 hrs per week expected

LOCATION: Valley Center, CA

COMPENSATION: Starting $55-63/hour; commensurate with experience. Additionally offering: CEU subscription, Signing Bonus, Relocation stipend, License Renewal Reimbursement

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop/maintain overall Sports Medicine program for the school, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes;

Provide athletic training services, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as deemed necessary by Athletic Director/Supervisor;

In coordination with the team/supervising physician(s), review pre-participation physical examinations and coordinate medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete;

Work in conjunction with strength and conditioning, coaching, and school staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individualized student-athletes needs;

Assist the Athletic Director with enforcing school policies and protocols;

Evaluate and recommend new techniques, policies, and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the existing sports medicine program;

Maintain up-to-date records and documentation, as well as track daily patient encounters using provided Athlete Sign In sheets;

Practice in accordance with education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations and abide by principles set forth in the NATA Code of Ethics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

> BOC Certified Athletic Trainer

> Masters Degree preferred, but not required

> Current CPR/AED certification

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $55.00 per hour- $65 per hour

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Signing bonus

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • CPR Certification (Required)
  • BOC Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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