What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Traininer 2026/2027 position at Warrensburg School District?
- Knows the skills, techniques, and best practices of athletic training and sports medicine.
- Provides injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation services.
- Prepares student-athletes for safe participation, including considerations of fitness, health, equipment, hydration, and conditioning.
- Implements and follows concussion protocols and return-to-play procedures in accordance with appropriate governing agencies.
- Instructs and enforces athletic health and safety standards for student participation.
- Maintains accurate medical and injury records.
- Assesses individual student-athlete readiness and recovery progress.
- Teaches and models positive elements of sportsmanship, safety, and wellness.
- Exhibits interest and enthusiasm for students and athletic programs.
- Plans effectively for coverage of practices and events.
- Manages athletic training facilities, equipment, and medical supplies.
- Supervises the athletic training environment to ensure safety.
- Maintains current records, including inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Follows district policies for budgeting and purchasing.
- Communicates athletic health requirements and procedures to students and staff in all district buildings.
- Collaborates with coaches, school nurses, administrators, parents, and medical providers.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff, both in-district and out-of-district.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with administrators.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents/community.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with medical and media representatives.
- Implements the policies and procedures of the program and district.
- Participates in professional growth activities.
- Demonstrates understanding of the legal aspects of athletic health care and supervision.
- Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility and confidentiality.
- Conducts self at all times as a representative of the school and assists in establishing and maintaining good relationships with the community and other school districts.
- Completes duties and responsibilities as assigned by district administrators or the activities director.
JobID: 2831
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Athletic Trainer
Athletics/Activities/Athletic Trainer
Date Posted:
2/25/2026
2/25/2026
Location:
Warrensburg High School / Middle School
Warrensburg High School / Middle School
Date Available:
08/11/2025
08/11/2025
Position:
Athletic Trainer
To Whom Responsible:
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Head Coach
For Whom/What Responsible:
Students participating in district athletic programs
Qualifications:
Degree: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or related field.
Certificate: Current Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers; Valid Missouri Athletic Trainer license (or ability to obtain); Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Experience:
Experience working with secondary school athletic programs; training and experience in injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation; familiarity with MSHSAA guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities
To provide quality athletic training services for the co-curricular benefit and safety of students; to model appropriate health, safety, and injury-prevention practices; to supervise and maintain a safe environment for all athletic activities.
ATHLETIC TRAINING PROCESS
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The athletic trainer is employed for the contracted school year with actual practices and participation established by the school activity calendar schedule. Compensation is according to the rates as established annually by the Board of Education. Contractual compensation is subject to all regular withholdings as the salary of the individual; any additional duties may be subject to specified daily rates and FICA.
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually according to board policies and the Warrensburg R-VI adopted evaluation model.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Complete online application process at: http://www.warrensburgr6.org
Warrensburg R-VI Schools
P.O. Box 638
Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
(660) 747-7823
P.O. Box 638
Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
(660) 747-7823
The Warrensburg R-VI District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, handicapping condition, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, participation in constitutionally protected activities, or veteran status. Any questions regarding Title IX, Section 504, the Family Medical Leave Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to an assistant superintendent of the district at the above address and telephone number. If special needs exist as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act which require this publication in an alternative format, the district may be contacted at the above address. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate these special needs.
Salary : $53,599 - $74,299