Athletic Training Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Substitute Assistant Athletic Trainer supports Westminster’s interscholastic athletic programs by assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with the prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of athletic injuries and conditions. This role provides coverage during periods when additional or substitute training support is needed, ensuring that student-athletes receive consistent, high-quality care aligned with Westminster’s mission of developing the whole person—academically, physically, and spiritually.

The Substitute Assistant Athletic Trainer will collaborate with coaches, team physicians, and the Head Athletic Trainer to promote athlete health and safety, provide on-field coverage for practices and competitions, and assist in implementing injury prevention protocols. Responsibilities may include supervising student trainers, maintaining accurate injury and recovery records, monitoring environmental safety conditions, and supporting rehabilitation services for student-athletes.

This is an as-needed, substitute role that may include evenings, weekends, and travel with athletic teams, depending on program needs. Candidates must hold current NATA certification, CPR, and First Aid credentials, and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and the school community.

Supervisor: Head Athletic Trainer

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Position Status:  Salaried, Exempt, Part-time, As needed

Hours of Work:  Standard work week; typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some weekend and evening work may be required. 
 

Employment Term:  August 17, 2026, through November 9, 2026.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a successful candidate.

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master's Degree Preferred 
• Current NATA Certification
• Must be CPR-certified and First Aid-certified 
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members
• Strong writing, organizational, administrative, and communication skills 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Head Athletic Trainer in the recognition, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries of students at The Westminster Schools
• Assists in implementing appropriate policies and procedures according to the NCAA, NATA, and the State of Georgia 
• Provides on-field coverage of all Junior High and High School JV and Varsity sports
• Assists in the rehabilitation of student-athletes' injuries
• Works in cooperation with the team physician and the Head Athletic Trainer for the care of athletic-related injuries 
• Collects baseline data for Impact Software on appropriate high-risk sports
• Supervises Student Athletic Trainers
• Works in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning coach to implement prevention protocols for shoulder and back injuries
• Assists in ordering and inventory of athletic training room supplies
• Assists in monitoring weather conditions and administers appropriate safety protocols for inclement weather
• Undertakes special projects or assignments as designated by the Head Athletic Trainer
• Maintains current First Aid, CPR, and AED training
• Coordinates and maintains communication of concussion care with the “Concussion Team”
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to become CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified is required.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.  The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the regular business day.  Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required.
 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.  It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state, and local laws.  EOE/M/F/D/V.