Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. jobs in the United States

Description

About Saint Andrew’s School:

Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning. 

Saint Andrew’s School seeks employees who are committed to our mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences will help us promote an inclusive school culture. We are committed to respecting the dignity of each member of our community, and we strive to recruit a diverse and talented faculty and staff.
 

Position Summary:
The Head Athletic Trainer provides medical coverage and care to all middle school and upper school athletics.  It is a vital role that ensures the health, safety, and performance of our student-athletes.  
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides and coordinates medical coverage for middle school and upper school athletics

• Travels with high risk/contact teams to away contests

• Supervises and manages the collection of required FHSAA participation forms through Magnus Health and communicates with students, parents and coaches for incomplete forms

• Conduct thorough assessments of injuries, provide immediate care and treatment

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs, including strength and conditioning exercises, flexibility routines, and proper warm-up techniques

• Manage and maintain sports medicine equipment and supplies, ensuring they are readily available and in good condition

• Coordinates medical appointments

• Communicates with parents about student injuries

• Submits injury reports to business office and completes injury/rehabilitation documentation

• Assists Saint Andrew’s nurses with athletic related issues.

• Establishes current and appropriate medical protocols and emergency action plans

• Assists with rehabilitative needs of student-athletes

• Supervises assistant athletic trainer

• Assists with assuring all athletic coaches are CPR/AED certified

• Additional responsibilities to include other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or related field

• Current certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and state licensure

• CPR, AED, First Aid Certification

• 3-5 years of experience

• Strong knowledge of sports injuries, treatment modalities, and rehabilitation techniques 

• Organizational skills to manage medical records, schedules, and equipment 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with athletes, coaches, and medical professionals 

• High-energy, self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere in which time-sensitive deadlines are the norm, as are interruptions 

• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain composure under stressful conditions

• Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in sports medicine  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Moderate physical activity.  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift for the majority of the work day.  May be required to lift up to 50lbs

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions    

Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws. 

Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check.  Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.