Athletic Trainer - RHS - 2026-27

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

(Posted: 09/18/2026)

POSITION: Athletic Trainer

LOCATION: Ritenour High School

QUALIFICATIONS: Missouri Athletic Training License is required. Bachelor's degree is required. Basic Life Support/CPR and AED certification is required. Master's degree is preferred.

A pplication Submission Procedure – External Candidates

To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application.

Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.

Upload letter of interest, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, a copy of your Missouri certification, and transcripts.

All documents are required - partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates

To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application.

Navigate to https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings and select the Employment/Job Listings tab in the left-side menu.

Click on Internal Applicants . New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee .

Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings , and verify your employee status to access internal job postings.

Once logged in, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

DEADLINE: Open until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Athletic Trainer

Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and Activities provides positive impact on the lives of athletes through the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of sports related injuries

REPORTS TO : Director of Athletics and Activities

EXAMPLE(S) of WORK PERFORMED :

Provide excellent care and treatment to athletes with sports related injuries

Conduct evaluations and assessments to determine the extent and nature of injuries

Develop and implement customized treatment plans for each athlete.

Monitor and track progress of athletes throughout the rehabilitation process.

Educate athletes on injury prevention techniques and proper training methods

Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to athletes

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for each athlete

Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure the well-being of athletes and staff

Stay current on industry advancements and incorporate them into daily practice

Foster a positive and supportive work environment for athletes and colleagues

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals

Adhere to ethical and professional standards in all interactions

Continuously strive for excellence and quality care in all aspects of athletic training

Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (*)

(*) When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

Regular attendance is required to provide continuity of athletic and activity programs as a part of the student curriculum.

Requires independent travel to work sites outside the district.

Read and interpret correspondence, reports, legal documents, etc. For administrative purposes; read published articles, documents, news releases, etc. for information to use and/or pass on to others.

Demonstrates procedures and equipment to workers, administrators, citizens and others, and maintains written reports; provides written procedures for plan preparation and implementation; develops information for written reports and correspondence to officials inside and outside the district.

Discusses programs with employees, administrators, and/or citizens; provides instruction to district employee; communicates with employees, citizens, supplies etc. via telephone; conducts individual or group meetings; provides oversight supervision and evaluation of assigned staff; communicates with employees, citizens, suppliers, etc. via telephone; provides district representation to groups inside and outside the district; discusses student assignments and behavior problems with others.

Observes and evaluates employee performance; assesses the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports.

Make a positive impact on the lives of athletes through the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries

Provide excellent care and treatment to athletes with sports-related injuries

Develop and implement customized treatment plans for each athlete

Monitor and track progress of athletes throughout the rehabilitation process

Physical Demands (Strength)

Exerts 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

Exerts 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or

Exerts 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :

Vocational Preparation : (Experience)

Experience in athletic and/or activities program at high school level required.

Education Preparation : (Formal and Informal)

Missouri Athletic Training License required

Bachelor’s degree required

Basic Life Support/CPR and AED certification required

Masters’s degree preferred

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB CATEGORY: Support Staff

TERM of EMPLOYMENT : This position shall be recommended to the Board of Education by the Superintendent of Schools and shall receive salary and other employee fringe benefits in accordance with the Board-approved policies and resolutions. The number of workdays per school year will be established by the Superintendent.