Job Description

Job Opening 2025-2026 School Year

Athletic Trainer & Teacher

Mullen High School is seeking to hire an energetic committed individual to serve as Athletic Trainer. This at- will opportunity includes a wellness teaching role, creating a full- time position. These roles may be divided into part- time opportunities.

Mullen High School is a Lasallian, Catholic, and college preparatory school conducted in the tradition of the Christian Brothers to give a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor, as established in our five Lasallian Core Principles. As a member of one of the largest educational networks in the world, Mullen’s mission is to ensure its students are grounded in the living presence of God, have respect for all persons, are inclusive in their thinking, demonstrate a sensitivity toward the poor and those suffering from injustice, and are educated to prepare for excellence in college and all their future endeavors. Supporting twenty-six separately gendered programs, Mullen High School has a rich athletic history with over 80 State Championships and hundreds of more individual State Champs. A long time member of the highly competitive Centennial League, Mullen seeks the best to play in order to be the best. Mullen High School does not unlawfully discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures, or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or other protected classifications defined by the State of Colorado and local laws.

The Department of Athletics at Mullen High School has an opening for an at-will Assistant Athletic Trainer. Full- time employment will include teaching courses in Wellness.

This is a full- time at- will 2025-2026 school year opportunity.

Compensation is $52,000- $69,000.

Mullen has the right to pay more or less dependent on experience and education

Mullen offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance, employer paid defined benefit retirement plan, employer 403(b) contribution and employer partial match, employer paid life and disability insurance, cafeteria plan, and generous paid time off.

Essential Job Functions

Catholic and Lasallian Identity

• Understands, emphasizes and supports the Lasallian and Catholic nature of the school at all times and through all responsibilities and programs are connected to curriculum and to the Core Principles.
• Models the role of coach to promote student behavior that is supportive, and conducive, to the implementation of the school’s instructional programs and goals.
• Exemplifies and upholds the expectations and actions of Lasallian professionalism among all staff

Athletic Training Job Duties

• Adhere to NATA Code of Ethics as a practicing Athletic Trainer, professionally working as a member of the Athletic Health Care Team while aligning with team physician standing orders.
• Provide Athletic Training services for Mullen student-athletes, ranging from basic first aid and injury triage, to rehabilitation of ongoing injuries and managing return to play progressions.
• Coverage of Mullen Athletic team practices and competitions, including evenings and weekends. Coverage assignments are coordinated with the Athletic Department.
• Prepared to respond to emergencies, and activating venue-specific Emergency Action Plans.
• Work with other ATCs to clear students for participation before their season officially starts. Student Athletes will not be allowed to participate in sport until they are cleared in MyMullen
• Maintain a line of communication with the Athletic Training Staff regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
• Engage positively and collaboratively with Mullen sports performance and Mullen sport coaches.
• Maintain communication with parents on the care, treatment, and referral of their student-athlete.
• Keep consistent communication with Coaches in person and via other methods to ensure proper communication and protocols are followed
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.

Teacher

• Intentional focus on student achievement.
• Stimulate inquiry and engagement through project-based instruction.
• Prepare lessons based upon backwards design.
• Grade student work and maintain/update grades.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students and instructional teams.
• Utilize effective research-based instruction and evaluation.
• Utilize both formative and summative assessment for student mastery.
• Communicate effectively with students and families.
• Work outside the normal schedule periodically in collaboration with colleagues.
• Demonstrate competency in integrating technology into classroom teaching.
• Demonstrated competency of collaborative work.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education and individual, dual or team sports and other appropriate learning activities.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in wellness areas.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General

• Understanding of and commitment to the Lasallian and Catholic nature of the school.
• Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.
• May need to lift items up to 50lbs

Communication and Relationship

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, administrators, community stakeholders, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, vendors, peers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use tact, patience and courtesy when dealing with others.
• Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
• Knowledge of understanding of adolescent physical, emotional, and intellectual development.

Qualifications

• BOC certified and DORA Licensed
• MA from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program
• Possesses an enthused love for Sports Medicine and has a desire help and advocate for high school Student Athletes
• Work within the framework of a Lasallian, Catholic, and College Prep institution
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to work with students of varied academic levels and interests.
• Strong commitment and desire to work with youth and adults in a collaborative environment.
• Enjoy the challenge of implementing new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment.
• Ability to utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to instruct and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
• Life-long learner, optimistic, flexible, and passionate about helping all students reach their potential.
• Open to change and possess skills that promote student achievement and growth.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years successful teaching experience preferred.
• Prior experience of teaching high school, preferably wellness or physical education courses preferred.

Application Deadline: January 5, 2026

Interviews will begin for qualified applicants as soon as materials are received

Submit cover letter & resume to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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