Why join eastern North Carolina’s fastest-growing private high school?

• Hear from our current Athletic Trainer who shares why she wholeheartedly recommends this opportunity to any Athletic Trainer looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive high school environment
• Little-to-no faculty & staff turnover (we're a fun bunch!)
• 27 teams in 15 sports
• More than 275 students (72% are student-athletes and 56% are multi-sport student-athletes)
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Greenville is a great place to live, work, and play

The Athletic Trainer at John Paul II Catholic High School (9th-12th) possesses the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer working in a physician extender role. They are responsible for athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of Certification. They demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment and carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations from licensed physicians.

This is a full-time position with an atypical work schedule. The athletic trainer must be available on a scheduled basis for varsity and junior varsity athletic activities. These activities include in-school training, after-school practices, home games, some away games, responding to injuries and illness, and assisting in educational seminars and similar programs.

Responsibilities:

• Performs screenings, on-field treatments, and triaging of injuries. Provides preventative care to student-athletes. Communicates effectively with coaches, the athletic director, and other staff as appropriate.
• Casting and Patient Care - Casting patients, providing splints, braces, crutches, and other DME, and provides patient education for these items. Staple or suture removal, preparing injections, taking vital signs, and stocking and cleaning rooms.
• Student-Athlete Education - Educate student-athletes on home exercise programs, proper nutrition, and therapeutic exercise.
• Student-Athlete Information - Obtains the necessary student-athlete information to update the history and profile.
• Teach an Introduction to Sports Medicine elective course

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners or license eligible
• BLS for healthcare providers

Professional Experience Requirements: At least (1) year of experience as an athletic trainer preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of relevant medical terminology.

Position Start Date: June 1, 2026

Interested persons should send their résumé and a letter of interest to:
Mrs. Katie Stanley, Principal
kstanley@jp2chs.com

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From our current Athletic Trainer:

"My time serving as an Athletic Trainer at JPII has been an incredibly meaningful and rewarding experience. From day one, the staff and coaches were supportive and collaborative, creating an environment where student-athlete health and well-being are truly valued and prioritized. The students here are wonderful to work with—they’re respectful, motivated, and truly make each day enjoyable. One of the things that makes this role especially unique is the incredible healthcare network surrounding the school. Through strong relationships with local physical therapy clinics and physicians, our student-athletes (and the Athletic Trainer) have access to outstanding care and resources. The access to rehabilitation tools and modalities at the school is also extensive. With two athletic training spaces on campus, an ultrasound machine, a fully-equipped weight room, and much more, there are countless options to support the return-to-play process. Combined with the welcoming and supportive JPII community, it truly creates a special place to work. As I move on to the next chapter in my life, I’m incredibly grateful for my time here and would wholeheartedly recommend this opportunity to any Athletic Trainer looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive high school environment."

Shelbi Dawkins MS, LAT, ATC