District Athletic Trainer

Title: Athletic Trainer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Administrative Support

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Secondary Education and Athletics or their designee

Job Summary: The District Athletic Trainer plans coordinates and delivers comprehensive healthcare and athletic training services for student-athletes across the Waterloo Community School District. Key responsibilities include event and practice medical coverage initial clinical injury evaluations emergency care ImPACT concussion testing and the design and implementation of customized rehabilitation programs. This role serves as the primary authority on state return-to-play/return-to-learn concussion compliance leads venue-specific Emergency Action Plans and maintains strong communication with coaches families athletic leadership and medical providers.

Hiring Specifications:
Education

• Bachelors degree in science sports medicine or a related field
• Masters degree in Athletic Training
• Or Bachelors degree BOC certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a high school or collegiate athletic setting.
• Experience with advanced concussion management protocols or specific impact testing software.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles.

Certification

• Licensure through the Iowa Board of Athletic Training Examiners
• Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers
• CPR certified or willing to obtain

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to assess and treat student injuries or facilitate appropriate care
• Ability to assess concussion symptoms and implement appropriate protocols
• Create and implement preventative plans for athletes
• Demonstrated skill in organizing ideas and people
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships based on mutual confidence and respect in identifying problems and their resolutions and in the evaluation of performance potential as revealed through interviews and other means of observation
• Knowledge of the scope and relationships of the position to the total athletic program
• Demonstrated sound judgment social competency adaptability self-confidence emotional maturity initiative enthusiasm and resourcefulness as well as dedication to duty and the ability to act consistently and to evaluate a program through observation and examination of stated objectives and related results
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively cooperatively and respectfully with staff parents and
  community members regardless of race creed color gender sexual orientation
  gender identity ethnic/national origin religion marital status age socio-economic
  status or disability
• Ability to organize varied functions and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain a favorable working atmosphere within the
  building that is conducive to optimum growth and learning consistent with goals
  and objectives in the school district
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality

Technology Requirements

• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems (or willingness to learn).
• Experience with student-athlete management platforms (e.g. injury tracking software).
• Knowledge of Google Suite applications.
• Commitment to HIPAA and FERPA compliance regarding student health data.
• Knowledge of computer security expectations.

Supervision of Others:

• Oversight of athletic training students/interns as applicable.
• Collaboration with coaching staff regarding safety and medical protocols.

Personal Contacts:

• Students and families
• District personnel
• Community Medical Providers (Unity Point/Mercy One)

Job Duties:

• Provides athletic training services at District-sponsored or District-approved practices competitions events and other activities as assigned.
• Attend events and practices to provide the needed on-site care
• Conduct thorough initial clinical evaluation of injuries and illnesses commonly sustained by participants in athletics and
• Maintain timely documentation of evaluations treatment referrals parent communications return-to-play decisions and emergency care.
• Provide appropriate first aid and emergency care according to accepted standards for acute injuries/illnesses resulting from participation in athletics.
• Design rehabilitation and training programs for athletes. Communicate appropriate updates and needs with the athletes family.
• Handle clerical tasks such as managing budgets restocking supplies maintaining inventory and ensuring compliance with insurance and state reporting requirements.
• Develop customized treatment plans and make appropriate recommendations for ideal steps in athlete care
• Communicate athlete updates with coaches and athletic directors as needed.
• Implement a comprehensive rehabilitation program under the direction of the Athletic/Activities Supervisor and consulting physician for injuries/illnesses sustained by participants in athletics.
• Assist in implementing a program for prevention of injury.
• Observe athletes for signs and symptoms of illnesses and initiate referral when appropriate.
• Conduct and coordinate concussion screening/testing in accordance with District protocols and applicable requirements.
• Communicate concerns regarding the health care of the athlete and the athletic training program to the Athletic/Activities Supervisor; building athletic directors and coaches.
• Emergency Action Plan (EAP) responsibility development and maintenance of venue-specific EAPs AED locations coordination with local EMS
• Concussion Management Oversight serves as the primary authority regarding Iowas return-to-play and return-to-learn legislation ensuring final decision-making power for student-athlete clearance.
• Coordinate with Athletic Department leadership to maintain equipment inventory
• Stay current with emerging trends research and best practice in sports medicine and injury prevention.
• Stay current with emerging trends research and best practices in sports medicine and injury prevention.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Terms of Employment: Twelve-month assignment per Board policy and administrative guidelines.

Performance evaluated annually.

Date Last Revised: 8/24/2026

Required Experience:

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