The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for various aspects of sports medicine and athletic training, ensuring the health and safety of our athletes. The position includes game and practice coverage, injury evaluation and management, field set up, rehabilitation scheduling and implementation, concussion management, paperwork and documentation, medication management, return-to-play decisions, supervision of athletic training students, and CPR instruction.
Key Athletic Training Responsibilities:
- Provide athletic training support during contests and practices to include assisting student athletes with injury prevention and care
- Evaluate and diagnose athletic injuries
- Communicate with coaches, student-athletes, and parents regarding injury status and progress
- Prepare and maintain athletic fields for practices and contests
- Oversee rehabilitation sessions for injured student-athletes
- Design and implement individualized rehabilitation programs
- Implement concussion protocols and monitor athletes for signs of concussion
- Facilitate the return-to-play process following concussions
- Maintain accurate medical records in Magnus and treatment documentation
- Manage Athletic Training Room (ATR), by overseeing the organization and cleanliness of the ATR and managing inventory of supplies and equipment
- Administer prescribed medications as necessary and maintain records and adhere to medication protocols
- Assess athletes' readiness for return to play following injuries by collaborating with medical professionals to ensure safe return
- Supervise and mentor athletic training students and students completing and independent study
- Teach CPR to all 9th graders and coaches, ensuring compliance with required CPR training
Key Equipment Management Responsibilities:
- Purchase, inventory, distribute, collect, maintain and repair of athletic equipment and uniforms for all athletic programs
- Serve as the primary contact for equipment operation for all sports
- Assist in the development of a uniform purchasing cycle and cost-saving measures
- Organize, distribute and collect all uniforms seasonally
- Bill for outstanding uniforms and equipment
- Wash and fold all uniforms
- Manage relationship with reconditioner to ensure all equipment is up to date with NOCSAE standards
- Work with the Marketing and Communications team on all uniform and apparel purchases to ensure that the department is within the branding guidelines
- Serve as the main equipment contact for the athletic department, including overseeing the day-to-day equipment needs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and state licensure where required.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Strong knowledge of sports medicine, injury assessment, and treatment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and time management abilities.
- Experience working with student-athletes and athletic teams.
Anticipated Start: August 15, 2025