The posting
REPORTS TO
Human Resources Manager
FLSA STATUS
Exempt Substitute
SUPERVISES
No
JOB FAMILY
Athletics
FTE
Based on position assignment
WORK CALENDAR
211
GRADE
C - Substitute Compensation Structure
APPROVED
REVISED
09/18/2025
SUMMARY: The Substitute Athletic Trainer position provides temporary coverage for high school athletic programs on either a consecutive or intermittent basis. This role is responsible for supporting student-athletes by evaluating injuries, providing first aid, implementing treatment plans, and coordinating care as needed. The Substitute Athletic Trainer ensures continuity of athletic training services during practices, games, and events when the regular athletic trainer is unavailable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Health Assessments to identify pre-existing or predisposing conditions through pre-participation through organizing a health screen for new and returning athletes in accordance with AIA rules
- Review athletes records and physicals for pre-existing problems that need special attention before or during the season. Check all physicals and emergency information for accuracy
- Supervision, monitoring, inspection and assessment of environmental conditions, equipment and protective devices
- Assess athletic apparatuses and athletic activity areas (gyms, playing surfaces)
- Application of functional taping, wrapping, bracing, and supports for proper protection to prevent injury or re-injury
- Education of athletes, parents, workers, coaches, and supervisors in injury prevention and safety
- Develop an injury management plan
- Must cover all home events coordinated by the athletic director and athletic trainer and away varsity football games
- Administer first aid using standard, approved techniques and activate the emergency plan, if appropriate to provide necessary medical changes
- Obtain a medical history
- Inspect, palpate, and perform specific evaluation and functional tests
- Select and apply emergency equipment following standard approved techniques to facilitate the athletic a physically active individual safe, proper, and efficient transportation
- Responsible for the referring of an injured athlete to physicians for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitative protocols
- Responsible for reporting injuries to the appropriate coaches, the Lead Athletic Trainer, and the school site Athletic Trainer, and for maintaining accurate records to ensure continuity of care
- Implement a rehabilitation program following protocols approved by the physician
- Construct rehabilitation or reconditioning programs for the injured or ill athlete or Physically active individual using standard procedures for therapeutic exercise and modalities to restore functional status
- Monitor the functional progress of the individual and adjust the program accordingly
- Evaluate the readiness of the individual to return to physical activity
- Educate parents, staff, coaches, athletes, and physically active individuals about the rehab process using direct communication
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Follow established emergency plan
- Follow established guidelines for injury/illness management and referral
- Develop review system to ensure continuity and quality of medical care
- Reduce the risk of exposure to infections agents by following universal precautions to
- Responsible for the training and supervision of student athletic trainers, including scheduling for games and practices
- Responsible for other duties as prescribed by the Athletic Director, Lead Athletic Trainer and Team Physician
- Maintain knowledge of contemporary sports medicine issues participating in continuing education activity to provide an appropriate standard of care
- Develop interpersonal communication skills by interacting with others (e.g. parents, coaches, college athletes, physically active individuals) to enhance proficiency and professionalism
- Adhere to ethical and legal parameters by following established guidelines that define the proper role of a certified athletic trainer to protect athletes, physically active individuals, and the public
- Assimilate appropriate sports medicine research by using available resources to enhance professional growth
- Educate the public by serving as a resource to enhance awareness of the roles and responsibilities of certified athletic trainer
- Attend parent meetings to explain the responsibilities of the athletic trainer and answer questions pertaining to treatment of injuries
- Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
- Other job related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Graduate of an approved program of Athletic Training and must have active state Athletic Trainer licensure
- Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)
- Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) certification
- Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) Athletic Trainer Certification
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class require: pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Standing for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an outdoor environment including exposure to noise and being on your feet. Requires standing in inclement weather including summer heat.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
