Portland, Oregon
New Orleans, Louisiana
Town and Country, Missouri
Posted: 03-Sep-24
Location: Southborough, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager
Beginning September 2024
Description:
The Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager works with students to help prevent and treat sports-related injuries. They oversee the maintenance of the School’s athletic equipment and uniforms. As Athletic Trainer, they conduct initial on-site assessments of injuries, make recommendations for further diagnoses by a healthcare professional, and assist in the evaluation of student athletes’ health and rehabilitation of their injuries. This position reports to the Director of Athletics. This position is Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend hours when athletic tournaments and meets are scheduled. This is a full-time, school year staff position and is eligible for benefits. Campus housing may be available.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in athletic training, exercise physiology, health education, adolescent/child development, or a related field
- National Athletic Trainers Association Board certification
- CPR, AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens certification
- A minimum of one year’s experience as an athletics trainer, preferably working with middle school-aged students
Responsibilities include:
Athletic Trainer
- Establish, communicate, and implement protocols to assist with the prevention and rehabilitation of student athletes’ injuries.
- Act as the primary resource to conduct initial on-site assessment and treatment of student athletes’ injuries or illnesses.
- Determine if a student requires a referral for emergency or continued care or a definitive diagnosis and treatment by the School’s Health Office or physician.
- Communicate instances of student injuries to the Director of Athletics, the Health Office, and appropriate school administrators.
- Evaluate students’ readiness to play following an injury and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches, the Health Office, and the school’s physician as appropriate.
- Provide support for student athletes with injuries using physical therapy equipment and techniques.
- Educate coaches, student athletes, and parents about the prevention, symptoms, and treatment of athletic injuries.
Equipment Manager
- Manage and maintain inventory of the School’s athletics equipment and uniforms, including performing annual maintenance checks and recommending purchases to the Director of Athletics for budget planning.
- Support students and coaches with equipment, uniform, and supply needs as they arise.
- Organize and maintain the equipment room space and inventory and complete the daily tasks and functions required.
- Set up and break down all fields for daily practices and games
- In collaboration with the Director of Athletics, ensure that the School’s athletics program meets required safety standards
Fay School values teachers who believe in differentiated and developmentally-aligned approaches to teaching and learning, integrate instructional technology, understand the importance of cultural competence, and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of young students. At Fay, faculty and staff engage in and support school-wide equity and inclusion efforts. Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community.
Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any other category protected under applicable law, in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.