Half-Time Sports Medicine Teacher & Athletic Trainer

Fernley High Sports Med Teacher/Athletic Trainer Half Time 2026/27

Position Type: Teaching-Secondary

Date Posted: 3/10/2026

Location: Fernley High

Date Available: Aug/2026

Teacher - Secondary Certified Athletic Trainer

Range $50,761-$92,279 annually with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience

Terms of Employment: 9 Months or (185/189 Days)

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT, This is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule.

This position will teach 2 periods of sports medicine per day.

POSITION SUMMARY: The certified athletic trainer will implement into daily student instruction appropriate educational curriculum based on the Nevada Academic Content State Standards and the Lyon County School District approved curriculum. The certified athletic trainer will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and district programs and goals. This person will be expected to adhere to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA and report directly to the school site administrator. The certified athletic trainer (ATC) is to aid in the prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes engaged in physical activity as well as administer emergency care for acute sports injuries. The athletic trainer will also teach, train and prepare students for a lifetime of enjoyable, safe athletic activities which will include teaching the state approved Exercise Science/Sports Medicine class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer appropriate district curriculum that is aligned with the Nevada State Standards and/or the upcoming Common Core State Standards.
• Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a respectful environment.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused instructional environment.
• Develop and implement effective lessons using the LCSD lesson plan template.
• Analyze student progress and provide individualized instruction and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with special services such as IEP's and other related mandates.
• Provide classroom management and discipline that ensures safety at all times.
• Actively contribute to the School Performance Plan (SPP) process.
• Ensure compliance with assessment regulations and guidelines at all times.
• Facilitate an effective advisory program as outlined by the administration and/or district.
• Ability to appropriately handle stress and interact professionally and collaboratively with administration, staff, parents, and community.
• Integrate technology into the instructional programs, curriculum, and lessons.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the student software system (e.g. Infinite Campus).
• Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
• Regular and consistent punctuality and attendance are essential functions of the job.
• Organize and operate the training room.
• Responsible for the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries.
• The ATC will maintain and keep accurate records of injuries, rehabilitation, and documentation as needed.
• The ATC will maintain communication with coaches, physicians, and parents with injuries to athletes.
• Work with coaches of the various sports on training, diet and stretching exercise.
• Responsible for control and distribution of the training supplies.
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director the purchase of training supplies.
• Attend all home events.
• Travel to away events is optional. Varsity games will take precedence over JV games unless ATC feels the risk of injury is more significant at the JV game. JV games will be covered as ATC feels necessary and agreed upon by the administration.
• ATC's work schedule will follow the teachers contracted days. Periodically an athletic event will occur on a weekend or some other non-contracted time. This time allocation will balance out because there are days throughout the year where the services of the ATC are minimal.
• ATC will not be accountable for duties that team managers are to carry out.
• ATC along with the coaches involved will ensure that proper measures are taken that require proper certification, i.e. handling of blood, etc.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in a secondary classroom.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum and student goals.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students.
• Participate as a collaborative member with other faculty and staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through continued education and in-service.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in written, oral, and non-verbal terms.
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the site administrator/supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education and Training: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licenses and Certifications: Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area.
• Certified training in prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes engaged in physical activities.
• Certified in the handling of pathogenic materials.
• Healthcare Provider Certification or equivalent.
• When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, student work, and other materials. Some reaching for items above and below waist and head level. Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to access files, student work, and other items is necessary. The manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer and other educational technology (LCD projector, SmartBoard, iPads/Tablets, etc.) to enhance student learning. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) may occasionally be required.

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed under the following conditions: Exposure to climate controlled classroom settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud on occasional to frequent time periods. May involve work in crowded environments.

Hazards: Classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Lyon County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other protected class and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment. Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 463-6800.