Medical University of South Carolina·Charleston, South Carolina
Provide community-based prevention, care, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related ailments at an assigned high school. Coordinate with physicians and other medical professionals to manage athlete health across various age groups.
Job Description: Summary
The Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) reports to the Sports Medicine Manager. The AT will be assigned to a high school and provide community-based point of service for sports related prevention, care, coverage and rehabilitation, referral and marketing for musculoskeletal injuries and sports related ailments within a defined environment for athletes; school aged, adolescent, early adult, middle adult and late adult. Under the general supervision of the physician, physical therapist, physician assistant and or nurse practitioner.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) reports to the Sports Medicine Manager. The AT will be assigned to a high school and provide community-based point of service for sports related prevention, care, coverage and rehabilitation, referral and marketing for musculoskeletal injuries and sports related ailments within a defined environment for athletes; school aged, adolescent, early adult, middle adult and late adult. Under the general supervision of the physician, physical therapist, physician assistant and or nurse practitioner.
Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA. (Masters degree in Athletic Training preferred).
Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers(BOC).
Certified as an Athletic Trainer in South Carolina by DHEC.
Must be able to adjust communication both verbal and non-verbal to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide variety of age groups including school age adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Weekend and evening hours to cover practices, games, tournaments, and special events.
Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA. (Masters degree in Athletic Training preferred).
Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) and Licensure as an Athletic Trainer by the SCLLR Board of Medical Examiners.
Must be able to adjust communication both verbal and non-verbal to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide variety of age groups including school age adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Weekend and evening hours to cover practices, games, tournaments, and special events.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
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Requires a bachelor's degree and certification from the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC), along with South Carolina licensure. BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross is mandatory.
Market context
Certified Athletic Trainer openings in South Carolina are often driven by school athletics, sports medicine coverage, and rehabilitation support, so demand can be steady where programs need on-site injury prevention and return-to-play oversight. These roles are competitive because employers typically require BOC certification, South Carolina licensure, and current BLS, and candidates with strong communication and sideline experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure and BLS status before applying.