April Johnson
Summary
Energetic individual with a strong background in promoting and encouraging an exceptional interscholastic athletic experience for young student athletes. Communicative professional knowledgeable in high school athletics and dedicated to teamwork and student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Athletic Director
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno
07.2022 - Current
- Acted as Athletic Director at Sunnyside High School.
- Coordinated communication with parents on student-athlete participation and policies, enhancing engagement and understanding.
- Conducted training sessions for coaches on safety regulations and best practices, fostering a safer athletic environment.
- Counseled student-athletes on time management and nutrition habits, supporting their academic and athletic success.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during practices or games.
- Trained coaches in emergency policies and protocols.
- Maintained records of all athletic team rosters and schedules.
- Facilitated communication between administrators, coaches, and players.
- Reviewed student grades for eligibility reasons and collected paperwork concerning annual physicals.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for the department.
- Attended conferences related to athletics administration topics.
Head Athletic Trainer/Assistant Athletic Director
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno
12.2020 - Current
- Serve as Head Athletic Trainer at Sunnyside High School
- Provide athletic training coverage for all home games and practices, ensuring athlete safety and readiness
- Provide immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to sport programs for orthopedic and medical ailments
- Develop athletic training facility and manage annual budget to ensure resource availability
- Work with administrators to create Emergency Medical Plans, Concussion protocols and Return to Play guidelines
- Complete daily documentation and record keeping for injuries, treatments, and rehabilitations to support effective athlete care
- Build working relationships with coaches, parents, student-athletes, and administrators
- Recruit students to participate in the student athletic training aide experiences
- Collaborated with CTE Health Science Pathway and Coordinator to enhance educational programs.
- Participated in Social Emotional Problem Solving Team meetings to address student needs.
- Supervised students in Fresno State Master's of Athletic Training program to ensure educational standards.
Physician Extender/Certified Athletic Trainer
University Orthopedic Associates
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Serve as Physician Extender for 15 orthopedic surgeons and 3 physician assistants
- Triage patients and gather medical histories to inform treatment plans
- Assisted physicians with in-office procedures, enhancing patient outcomes through effective injections, dislocation reductions, and postoperative pin removals
- Perform suture and staple removal, wound care, and dressing changes for post-operative patients
- Ordered imaging, lab work, physical therapy, and prescriptions according to physician guidelines
- Verify opioid medication use and counsel patients using the New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program
- Counsel patients on BMI (body mass index) and smoking cessation
- Applied DME and educated patients on proper usage and care to ensure effective recovery
- Demonstrate crutch training and rehabilitation exercises
- Complete documentation in Phoenix Orthopedic EMR
- Coordinate appointments for patients with appropriate providers using Allscripts
Physician Extender/Lead Athletic Trainer
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
Elizabeth City
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Acted as Physician Extender for Sentara Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, collaborating with 7 orthopedic physicians.
- Provide immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to sport programs for orthopedic and medical ailments
- Perform triage, casting, bracing, crutch fitting, and instruction in rehabilitation for patients in clinic.
- Complete documentation and EPIC online medical records for patients in clinic
- Oversee 4 certified athletic trainers and their daily schedules both in clinic and at their respective schools
- Managed yearly budgeting, invoicing, and supply ordering for 5 high school programs, ensuring operational efficiency
- Facilitate mass physicals for high schools and local colleges
- Serve as Head Athletic Trainer for Pasquotank County High School
- Develop an athletic training facility and maintain yearly budgeting for the facility
- Recruit students to participate in the student athletic training experience
- Provide athletic training coverage for all home games and practices
- Cultivated strong relationships with coaches, parents, student-athletes, and administrators to foster collaboration and support for athletic programs
- Work with administrators to create Emergency Medical Plans, Concussion protocols and Return to Play guidelines
- Coordinated community outreach and education initiatives to enhance understanding of athletic training services
- Complete daily documentation and record keeping for all injuries, treatments, and rehabilitations
Athletic Trainer
Clover Enterprises
Riverside
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Acted as Athletic Trainer for John W. North High School in Riverside, CA
- Provide athletic training coverage for all home games and practices
- Provide immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to sport programs for orthopedic and medical ailments
- Developed athletic training facility and managed yearly budget to ensure optimal resource allocation
- Built collaborative relationships with coaches, parents, student-athletes, and administrators to enhance communication and support
- Work with administrators to create Emergency Medical Plans, Concussion protocols and Return to Play guidelines
- Recruit students to participate in the student athletic training experience
- Maintained daily documentation and record keeping for injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation to track progress and ensure compliance
Teacher
Riverside County Office of Education
Riverside
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Serve as on-site teacher at John W. North High School
- Educate students in the classes of Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine and Sports Medicine Lab
- Foster dynamic learning environment that encourages student engagement and achievement
- Create lesson plans and lab activities for all students of various learning levels in classes
- Differentiate lesson plans and teaching styles to accommodate diverse learning levels and enhance student understanding
- Communicate with other teachers, staff, parents, and administrators on success of students
- Work with administration to ensure graduation and learning success
- Initiate Sports Medicine Program and student athletic training experience in conjunction with the classes
- Promote Sports Medicine Program to attract and enroll students for future academic years
Head Athletic Trainer
Dreher High School
Columbia
06.2010 - 11.2013
- Head Athletic Trainer for 35 sports
- Delivered immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation for orthopedic and medical ailments, facilitating athletes' safe return to sport
- Provided athletic training coverage for all practices and home games, as well as away varsity football games
- Documented injuries and provided athletic notifications of injuries for insurance purposes
- Recorded and documented all daily activities using ATS software
- Developed and implemented medical policies and procedures for two high schools, enhancing athlete safety and compliance within Richland One School District
- Established collaborative relationships with coaches, parents, staff, and administrators to support athlete health and wellness initiatives
- Served as a Preceptor for the University of South Carolina Athletic Training Education Program
- Managed high school students in the athletic training room and assisted with learning of sports medicine
Wellness Specialist
Physical Therapy Services of Hometown, Inc/DBA Physical Therapy Specialists, a Corporation
Cayce
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Served as a wellness specialist for Otis Spunkmeyer Plant.
- Design and implement wellness programs tailored to employee health and activity levels
- Deliver training on pre-shift and work break stretching programs to promote employee well-being
- Conduct ergonomic assessments for at-risk employees to enhance workplace safety
- Assist Human Resources Department in identifying potentially high-risk work-stations throughout the plant
- Provide musculoskeletal first aid according to OSHA guidelines
Staff Athletic Trainer
Providence Hospitals/Moore Center for Orthopedics
Columbia
06.2010 - 11.2013
- Worked as Staff Athletic Trainer at Dreher High School, Columbia, SC
- Provided athletic training coverage for schools and recreational events, including wrestling invitationals, multi-team track meets, and SCISA basketball finals, ensuring athlete safety and health
- Provided clinic coverage for concussion appointments using SCAT2 and ImPact
- Coordinated BOC approved provider continuing education opportunities, enhancing professional development for athletic trainers
- Maintained ATC staff credentialing and ensured records were current for 20 ATCs, supporting compliance and operational readiness
- Managed Athletic Trainer System (ATS) software for Moore staff to streamline operations.
- Participated on Pre-Participation Physical Exam committee and planned mass physicals for 20 high schools and 1 college
- Assisted in preparing and executing the Moore Annual Golf Tournament
Head Athletic Trainer
Greenville Hospital System
Greenville
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided immediate care, evaluation and rehabilitation for various orthopedic and medical diagnoses
- Coordinated with the Athletic Training Network to ensure comprehensive coverage for multiple schools
- Developed working relationships with coaches, staff, physicians, parents and administrators
- Enhanced organizational and administrative skills as a certified athletic trainer across multiple high school and middle school teams
- Recorded daily treatments, evaluations, and injuries using Athletic Trainer System Software
- Educated parents at meetings about athletic training profession, clarifying daily roles and responsibilities of Athletic Trainers
Education
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
North Carolina07-2019
Master of Science - Physical Education, Concentration in Athletic Training
University of South Carolina (USC)
Columbia, SC05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Specialization in Athletic Training
Michigan State University (MSU)
East Lansing, MI05-2007
Skills
- Effective communication
- Policy development
- Emergency protocols
- Budget management
- Community outreach
- Team collaboration
- Eligibility requirements
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Certified Athletic Trainer, NATA BOC #070702992
- NPI, #1821394230
- AHA BLS Provider, 11/30/26
- AHA Heartsaver and BLS Instructor, 11/30/26
Awards
- California Athletic Trainers' Association Region 3 Athletic Trainer of the Month - March 2026
- Most Valuable Athletic Trainer Award, School Health and Training & Conditioning - 2022
- I am INCREDIBLE award, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center - 2018
- Commitment to members of the team award, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center - 2017
- Mission Award Winner, Service Award, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center - 2017
- Impact Trained Athletic Trainer – 2017, Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association – 2017
- Far West Athletic Training Association - 2015
- Riverside Educational Enrichment Grant - 2014
- CAATE Preceptor/ACI - 2008-2013, 2021-Present
References
Available upon request.
Continuing Education
- California Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium 2025, 2026
- South Carolina Athletic Training Association Conference 2007, 2009-2013, 2015
- NATA Annual Convention 2005, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2022
Activities
- California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Member
- CATA Region 3 Executive Board Secretary
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Director
Fresno Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
Head Athletic Trainer/Assistant Athletic Director
Fresno Unified School District
12.2020 - Current
Physician Extender/Certified Athletic Trainer
University Orthopedic Associates
09.2019 - 06.2020
Physician Extender/Lead Athletic Trainer
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.2015 - 08.2019
Athletic Trainer
Clover Enterprises
11.2013 - 06.2015
Teacher
Riverside County Office of Education
11.2013 - 06.2015
Wellness Specialist
Physical Therapy Services of Hometown, Inc/DBA Physical Therapy Specialists, a Corporation
08.2012 - 11.2013
Head Athletic Trainer
Dreher High School
06.2010 - 11.2013
Staff Athletic Trainer
Providence Hospitals/Moore Center for Orthopedics
06.2010 - 11.2013
Head Athletic Trainer
Greenville Hospital System
06.2009 - 06.2010
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Physical Education, Concentration in Athletic Training
University of South Carolina (USC)
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Specialization in Athletic Training
Michigan State University (MSU)