Job Description

** Applications will be received until May 15, 2026 If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org **

About this job:
The Athletic Trainer (AT) will perform services within the scope of practice as defined by Colorado Medical Practice Act, C.R.S. 12-36-106 and the Athletic Trainer Practice Act, C.R.S 12-29-101. 2. Duties include the prevention, evaluation, documentation, education, immediate care, referrals, coordination of care of athletic injuries and communicating with coaches, athletes and their parents. The priority of the AT will be coverage of practices and events as well as the support of all student-athletes, parents, coaches and school administrators under the direction of sports medicine medical director and school athletic director.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range $34.40- $38.57 per hour. Click herefor more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement

What You'll Do:

• Manages and provides care of injuries to Denver Public Schools high school athletes under the direction of a licensed physician, including emergency care; development of injury prevention programs; appropriate preventative care; and the assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation, and recondition of the high school athlete whose conditions are within the scope of practice of a certified athletic trainer.
• Maintains appropriate general treatment orders, emergency protocols, and emergency action plans to be reviewed annually and approved by medical direction.
• Provides athletic training services for all home practices, games and away varsity football games.
• Acts as liaison between physicians and specialists, athletes, and their parents
• Maintains accurate records of injuries and treatments and facilitates referrals as appropriate per athletes’ condition and insurance within the confines of HIPPA and FERPA
• Educates athletes, families, and coaches regarding injuries, risk factor modification, and exercise programs.
• Regularly communicates with head coaches and athletic director regarding status of injured athletes and recommendations for return to play.
• Orders supplies for sports medicine clinic within guidelines of athletic director and budget.
• Works to reduce athletic injuries through sports specific conditioning programs and develops and implements rehabilitation programs for athletes who have been injured.
• Comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the Colorado Medical Practice Act, C.R.S. 12-36-106, the Athletic Trainer Practice Act, C.R.S. 12-29-101 and the district sports medicine program policies and procedures manual.
  

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s/Master's Degree Athletic Training
• NATABOC Certification
• Colorado State Athletic Training License
• CPR Certification
• Required Knowledge with Google Workspace (docs, sheets, forms, gmail, etc.)
• Knowledge of online injury tracking software
• Preferred SportsWare
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.