Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is seeking an Athletic Head Trainer who develops, coordinates and administers a sports medicine program including the provision of athletic injury prevention, rehabilitation, and care. Provides on-going supervision for the athletic training program.

Essential Functions

55% Provides athletic injury management and practice/game coverage, including the prevention, rehabilitation, evaluation and care of athletic injuries; applies immediate treatment such as bandaging wounds; respiration assistance; and taping, wrapping and padding of extremities to provide physical support; Attends games, practices and events; Facilitates injury prevention and injury management activities; provides training or first aid related supplies to student athletes

35% Assists with injury care by utilizing established rehabilitation procedures and provides with care plan implementation; adheres to physician and care provider instructions and care plans regarding injury treatment; Monitors facility and environmental conditions for athletic safety and the prevention of injury; Addresses equipment or environmental issues; Provides injury prevention programs; provides information and education related to strength and conditioning, nutrition, health maintenance and other program initiatives; Serves liaison with student athletes, coaches and care providers for consistent implementation of training and care programs; Maintains organization and confidentiality of program safety and medical records for student athletes; Arranges and organizes physical exams, health appointments, or other evaluations for student athletes

10% Prepares budgets and monitors training program expenditures; Ensures student athletes and programs comply with NJCAA, MCCCD, Region I and ACCAC regulations, policies and procedures; Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in sports medicine, kinesiology, recreation therapy, sports nutrition, athletic training, exercise science, health, or related field and four (4) years of athletic training experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Special Requirements

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: 

1. Athletic Trainer Certification from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
2. Athletic Trainer licensure from the Arizona Board of Athletic Training
3. CPR/AED certification may be required to be obtained and maintained on an annual basis 
4. Possession of a valid State of Arizona Driver License (Class D) may be required for some assignments 

Required licenses and certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment within the classification. Licenses and certifications may be subject to renewal and/or require Continuing Education Units (CEUs), training, or other conditions by the State or issuing authority.

Desired Qualifications

1.  Master's degree in athletic training
2.  Two or more years of multi-sport athletic training experience, including but not limited to physical conditioning, rehabilitation and modality techniques
3.  Experience ordering supplies and maintaining budgets
4. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

• Will require possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License or other state license; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/apply
• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate’s own expense
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
• Will require numerous evening and weekends
• Work is done outdoors in extreme conditions for prolonged periods and indoors
• May be required to travel to multiple MCCCD and ACCAC locations
• May be required to lift and carry 50 lbs or more
• Work is performed both in the field and in an indoor environment

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. 

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. 

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. All experience must include the month and year. Documents with the year only will be categorized as incomplete.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) 
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu 

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before June 8, 2026 to be considered.

About Paradise Valley Community College

Puma Athletics Mission The Mission of Paradise Valley Community College is to educate the whole person and to serve our students and our communities by providing learning opportunities that are designed to help them achieve their goals. We believe athletics are an integral part of that mission. We strive to serve as a model amongst NJCAA athletic programs for excellence in academic success and athletic achievement. We empower Puma student-athletes to achieve championship performance, while graduating/transferring and preparing them for life after intercollegiate athletics with the highest priority on integrity. The success of our student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom is a priority for our coaches, faculty, and staff. Their success is important to all of us, because we know college is an experience that shapes individuals while advancing the well-being of our society. It is an experience of discovery and self-improvement, the learning of multiple perspectives and the development of an inclusive approach that takes into account all voices. Being part of the Puma family helps cultivate better citizens, producing members of our community who possess a grea...ter understanding of the public good. Being a Puma student-athlete is hard work. But learning to balance academics and athletics offers lessons of a lifetime.

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