Athletic Trainer at Jones County School System in Gray, GA

Jones County School System

Position Title: Athletic Trainer

School: Jones County High School

Reports To: Athletic Director for administrative supervision

Medical Direction: Designated physician under approved clinical protocols

Effective Date: Immediately

FLSA Status: Exempt

Starting Salary: Starting Salary: $56,511 - $81,543 (commensurate with educational background/experience - 12 months)

Job Description

Provide and coordinate athletic training services for assigned school athletic programs. Work with physicians, school staff, families, and other health professionals to prevent injuries and support safe participation. Clinical care follows designated physician direction, approved protocols, and authorized scope of practice.

The Athletic Director provides administrative supervision in coordination with the principal. Medical restrictions and return-to-play decisions are made by the appropriate health care professional under applicable requirements. Coaches and administrators may not override medical restrictions or required medical clearance.

Qualifications Profile

• Hold and maintain an active Georgia athletic trainer license before providing athletic training services.

• Hold current certification through the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).

• Maintain current CPR/AED and emergency cardiac care credentials appropriate to professional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, referrals, and coordination of safe return to play under physician direction and within authorized scope.

• Maintain inventory of athletic training supplies and equipment.

• Assist the Athletic Director by reviewing physical examination records, required medical forms, and insurance information. Monitor expiration dates and report missing items and medical documentation status.

• Assist the principal and Athletic Director with planning and providing first aid training to necessary staff. Provide coaches with training on measures to prevent athletic injuries.

• Coordinate written emergency action plans with school staff and emergency medical services. Review and rehearse plans at least annually and when conditions change, consistent with any more frequent applicable requirements. Help implement safety procedures and check emergency equipment readiness.

• Communicate injury status and medical restrictions to the Athletic Director, principal, coaches, parents, and appropriate health professionals.

• Maintain injury and treatment records, obtain required consents, and protect student medical information. Share information only with authorized persons as permitted by applicable requirements.

• Coordinate health and safety questions with district leadership and appropriate GHSA or state personnel. Follow applicable laws, professional requirements, GHSA rules, and district policies.

Additional Duties

Perform other related tasks assigned by the Athletic Director and principal, as designated by the superintendent, within professional qualifications and authorized scope.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.

• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.

• Ability to develop and implement schedules with and without direction.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with athletic staff, students, and parents.

• Ability to effectively manage time to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the course of work.

• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.

• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.

• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.

Selection Procedure: Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of qualified applicants is established. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on our application status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

All interested applicants are required to apply on our school system online application website, Recruitment and Hiring. In order to access our online application website, please click on "Employment Opportunities" on the Jones County School System's website.

Equipment

Operates standard office equipment, computers, and communication devices, as well as athletic training and sports medicine equipment necessary to provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services.

Travel Requirements

Travels between school district facilities and athletic venues as needed to provide athletic training services, support school-sponsored athletic events, and attend required meetings, training, and professional development activities.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in school buildings, athletic facilities, and outdoor athletic environments. Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, and assist with the movement of injured student-athletes as needed. Must be able to respond quickly to athletic injuries and medical emergencies, assess situations under pressure, and maintain focus while providing athletic training and sports medicine services. May be exposed to inclement weather, physical contact, and other hazards associated with athletic practices, competitions, and injury care.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Selection Procedure

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of qualified applicants is established. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on our application status.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with district procedures and expectations for administrative staff.

October 2026