The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student athletes in both field and clinical settings. They serve as a liaison between physicians, coaches, and families while managing clinic operations and supervising staff or interns.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's in Athletic Training preferred. Candidates must hold NATA BOC certification and BLS/CPR/AED certifications.
Location: Deer Valley Unified School District - Sandra Day O'Connor HS Ability to work more hours at other locations and weekend events Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Lead Athletic Trainer, the Athletic Trainer is responsible for the evaluation, administration, and oversight of evidence-based treatment of student athletes in the field and clinical setting. The Athletic Trainer will develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the student athlete/family to assist in returning them to their prior level of function. An act in accordance with physician referral guidelines, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position will interface with physicians, co-workers, caregivers, family members, student athletes, and other healthcare providers. Contributes to process improvement and responsible for professional growth, as well as policy enforcement, and record keeping. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide comprehensive athletic care, and treatment, in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with the Athletic Trainer’s education and training as well as national and state statutes, rules and regulations, both on and off the field. Evaluates student athletes and develops appropriate plan of care. Delivers the six domains of athletic training: prevent, protect, evaluate, assess, rehabilitate, and counsel. Acts as a resource for athletic training-related issues to assistive personnel and staff from other departments. Refers student athletes to appropriate HonorHealth physicians and care providers to promote outcome alignment and collaborative care. Confers with all referred physicians to clarify treatment plan and discuss student athletes needs, status, and discharge plans. Serves as a liaison between physicians, administrators, coaches, parents, and student athletes regarding injury prevention, diagnosis, care, management, treatment, and rehabilitation. Maintains record of student athlete interactions/visits/sessions in EMR software. Supervises assigned athletic training team and at designated location. Mentors, leads, schedules and directs their assigned staff, ensuring quality of care. Contributes to the recruitment, training and retention of athletic training staff. Ensures emergency action plans and safety action plans for all athletic venues and events are reviewed with team at minimum at the beginning of each season. Organizes semi-annual drills for each plan at each venue. Assists in the identification of department needs and process improvements. Responsible for management of assigned athletic training clinic including but not limited to, inventory management, cleanliness and sanitization, organization, staffing, scheduling, and supervises/educates students, volunteers, and the community. Educates interns, students, volunteers, and the community on appropriate care, training, and safety measures. As assigned, acts as preceptor to any assigned student athletic trainer; teaches and trains student on standards of care, assigns, instructs, and directly supervises care delivered by the student athletic trainer. Works directly with students’ university and provides reports. Participates in departmental and interdepartmental staff meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, student preceptor and/or mentor programs and others as assigned. Required to attend and participate in all pre-season physical exam clinics. Responsible for maintaining all required licenses and certifications Ability to work variable and irregular hours and shifts on a regular basis. Performs Other Responsibilities as assigned EDUCATION Bachelors Required Masters Athletic Training may be substituted with experience and NATA BOC certification Preferred EXPERIENCE Experience in a related role LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) - Certification Athletic Trainer Cert Upon Hire Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Certification CPR/ AED/ First Aid Required Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) - Certification NATA BOC Certification Upon Hire Required We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:
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Market context
Arizona athletic trainer roles stay competitive
In Arizona, athletic trainer openings are often shaped by school athletics calendars and the need for certified coverage, so qualified candidates can see steady interest. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree, NATA BOC certification, and current BLS/CPR/AED credentials, with a master’s in athletic training preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to school-based athletic care.
