What are the responsibilities and job description for the T26/27 ATHLETIC TRAINER (WAKEFIELD) position at Arlington Public Schools?
T26/27 ATHLETIC TRAINER (WAKEFIELD)
Arlington, VA, United States (On-site)
Job Description
This is a 1.0 FTE at Wakefield High School for SY27.
Qualifications:
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure as a Certified Athletic Trainer. Ability and willingness to work as a team member with general education staff. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of computers and variety of software used in athletic training services program (ie. IMPACT, SIMS, etc.) Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.
Experience:
Experience teaching high school students.
Responsibilities:
Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses. Evaluation of athletic injuries. Treatment of athletic injuries. Providing counseling and education to student athletes. Works under the direct supervision of the athletic trainer and general supervision of the Director of Student Activities. Athletic training administrative duties. Assist with coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions. Recordkeeping and documentation of injuries, treatments and provide insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician. Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver athletic training services to student athletes acting as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents.
Salary:
Salary will be based on the FY 2026-27 salary schedule.
Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”