Athletic Trainer - Sheridan School District

Full-time - Entry Level

Sheridan, AR

Educational Services

About the position

The Athletic Trainer position at the Sheridan School District involves providing sports-related care for athletes in both school and community settings. The role requires daily on-campus presence for practices, including evenings and weekends as needed, to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes. Responsibilities include evaluating injuries, providing first aid, and collaborating with coaches and healthcare providers to facilitate appropriate care and return-to-play decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate sports-related care for athletes/patients in school/community settings.
• Perform required administrative duties and maintain documentation of patient/athlete interactions.
• Maintain records of athletic injuries treated and ensure proper follow-up care.
• Collaborate with coaches and UAMS to ensure athletes are current on health supervision exams/pre-participation physical exams.
• Keep the athletic training room neat, organized, and safe.
• Assist with supply ordering and maintain organization and inventory of supplies/equipment.
• Assist the sports medicine coordinator in budgeting related to the assigned school.
• Coordinate with school and district personnel on emergency action plans and sports medicine-related decisions.
• Ensure the school insurance claim form is completed and appropriately disseminated.
• Educate and advocate for patients and athletes regarding their health and treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, parents, coaches, and other healthcare providers.
• Act as a liaison between athletes needing medical treatment/therapy services and families, coaches, and healthcare providers.
• Participate and organize youth sports injury prevention initiatives as assigned.
• Conduct athletic injury and youth sports safety in-services at assigned schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Certified NATABOC.

Nice-to-haves

• One year of athletic training experience.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy