Athletic Trainer | Hillsboro School District
Posted Jun 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
You'll cover Hillsboro High School, events at other contracted schools and some clinic work. How do you see yourself balancing those settings?
What they are checking: Whether they can move between school coverage and clinic duties without letting either slide.
New graduates are welcome to apply. What clinical rotations prepared you most for high school coverage?
What they are checking: Whether a new grad can show real hands-on experience and is honest about what is still new.
Tell me how you keep your injury documentation complete and timely when you're covering events at night.
What they are checking: Whether they keep good records even when tired, since documentation protects athletes and the organization.
What would you do
A coach wants a player back in the game after an ankle injury and you aren't comfortable with it. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can hold firm on medical decisions while keeping a working relationship with the coach.
How would you build trust with athletes, parents and coaches in a small community like Hillsboro?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that being visible and consistent matters a lot in a rural school.
A parent disagrees with your recommendation that their child see a doctor. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can explain their reasoning clearly and respect the parent while protecting the athlete.
About the work
A football player takes a hard hit and seems slow to answer questions. Walk me through your sideline evaluation.
What they are checking: Whether they follow a concussion protocol and will not return an athlete to play the same day.
How would you respond to an athlete who collapses and is unresponsive during practice?
What they are checking: Whether they know an emergency action plan, including CPR, AED use and calling EMS.
On a hot August practice day, what would you do to prevent heat illness?
What they are checking: Whether they know heat acclimatization, hydration and how to recognize and treat exertional heat stroke.
How do you design a rehab plan for an athlete coming back from an ACL injury?
What they are checking: Whether they understand progression and return-to-play criteria, not just early exercises.
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