About this role
Athletic Trainer – Middle School
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Athletic Trainer – Middle School Department: Athletics Salary Grade: 10 Month Teacher + Athletic Stipend FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Site/Location: Dunbar Middle Schools Reports to: Principal Date: 08/27/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
The Middle School Athletic Trainer will serve a dual role, supporting both the academic and healthcare needs of student-athletes. This position is designed to promote student wellness, injury prevention, and safe participation in athletics while also providing high-quality instruction in health and physical education. Athletic Trainers provide specialized services in preventing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating athletic injuries to ensure student-athlete safety and well-being. As an athletic trainer, the individual will provide on-site care and management of non-orthopedic athletic injuries, including prevention, assessment, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a licensed physician and in collaboration with school health staff, coaches, parents, community healthcare providers, and administrators. The position requires evening availability for practices and games and may require travel for football games. While this position may not include a formal teaching assignment, the individual will support the school in a variety of capacities, within reasonable limits, to contribute to the overall functioning of the building. Responsibilities may include assisting with student supervision, supporting school programs, and helping meet the needs of the school community as they arise. If the individual has an interest in teaching, opportunities to plan and deliver standards-based instruction in health and physical education may be considered. In such cases, the teacher will: Plan and deliver engaging, effective lessons that promote lifelong fitness, wellness, and healthy decision-making. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs. Assess student learning and progress. Contribute to the overall school community through active participation and support of school initiatives
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Injury Evaluation, Care, and Prevention
• Conduct initial evaluations of athletic injuries or conditions.
• Provide emergency care and coordinate referrals to appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor rehabilitation programs tailored to student needs.
• Apply preventive measures (taping, bracing, wrapping) to reduce injury risk.
• Create and rehearse Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for all sports venues.
• Provide education to our community related to illness and injury prevention, recognition, and treatment.
Communication and Coordination
• Serve as liaison among student-athletes, parents, coaches, physicians, school nurses, and administration.
• Communicate with parents regarding athlete care, participation, and medical referrals.
• Regularly report injury status to parents, coaches, school nurses, administrators, and athletic directors.
• Collaborate with other athletic trainers throughout the division
Recordkeeping and Compliance
• Maintain up-to-date treatment logs and injury records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
• Adhere to school division policies and applicable VHSL regulations.
• Collaboration and participation with the school's Concussion Management Team
Instructional Duties (if applicable)
• Teach up to three (3) classes as assigned.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with division curriculum and instructional best practices.
• Develop and provide effective, engaging lessons for students
• Collaborate with department members
Administrative and Operational Support
• Maintain inventory of training room supplies and equipment.
• Attend continuing education courses and stay up to date on best practices for Athletic Training and/or Health/Physical Education
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director on supply ordering, budget planning, game-day logistics and insurance claims.
• Assist with development and enforcement of LCS athletic policies (e.g., evaluating and storing physicals, concussion protocol, heat policy, injury clearance, school policy and procedures, weight room safety)
• Maintain continuing educational requirements
• Attend and deliver division level professional learning
• The employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned to support division operations, including providing coverage and substituting at other school sites when necessary.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Self Aware
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety Oriented
• Effective
• Creative
Leadership Competencies
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively
• Community Focused
Functional Competencies
• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Communications Skills
• Problem Solving
• Mathematical Skills
• Reasoning Ability
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requirements:
• A current Virginia Athletic Training license and BOC certification
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Candidate must possess the ability to pass a background check
• NPI Number (can be gained after selection)
Preference:
• Prior experience as a school-based or clinical athletic trainer
• CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor certification
• A current teaching license with an endorsement in Health and Physical Education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of athletic training best practices, sports injury response, and rehabilitation
• Familiarity with VHSL regulations and school athletic policies
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong time management
• Proficiency in maintaining medical records and reports
• Physical capacity to support injured athletes in a fast-paced environment
• Professionalism, leadership, and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• Supervise student athletic training aides as needed.
• Supervise athletic training and/or health and physical education students from local colleges
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Travel to off-campus athletic events for football games
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Under ADA compliance, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Requires normal hearing and eyesight to allow for patient interaction and transfer of patient information from the patient to documentation.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS: 200
START DATE: 2026-2027