Reports To: Director of Athletics
Department: Athletics / Health Services
FLSA Status: Exempt (Learned Professional / Administrative Exemption)
Schedule: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE (10-Month Academic Year; Evening & Weekend Coverage Required)
Housing/Residential Life: Optional participation (Subject to separate Residential Life application and agreement)
Salary Range: $89,000 - $109,000 per year (Commensurate with experience and education).
POSITION OVERVIEWThe Certified Athletic Trainer develops, manages, and delivers preventative athletic medical care, emergency response, and injury rehabilitation for Athenian student-athletes. Working in close collaboration with the School Nurse, Athletic Director, coaches, and families, this role exercises independent clinical discretion regarding injury triage, rehabilitation protocols, and return-to-play decisions. Additionally, the Athletic Trainer manages program budgeting, medical inventory, health database compliance, and facility security for athletic spaces.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESClinical Care & Student Safety- Develop and execute comprehensive injury and illness prevention plans, as well as Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), for all interscholastic sports
- Provide first responder coverage, acute injury treatment, and emergency medical triage at athletic practices, home games, and campus events
- Manage injury rehabilitation protocols and make independent, clinical return-to-play determinations; refer students to external medical specialists when necessary
- Collaborate closely with the School Nurse, coaches, and parents regarding ongoing student medical care and classroom/athletic accommodations
Program Administration & Operations- Manage, track, and maintain the electronic database of pre-participation physicals, health records, injury tracking, and emergency contact cards.
- Lead budgeting, inventory management, vendor quotes, and purchasing for the Athletic Training Room and Athletic Training Program
- Meet with coaching staff prior to each sports season to review medical protocols, clear student physicals, and establish coverage schedules.
- Assist the Health Services Office with campus-wide wellness protocols, health education, and first-aid procedures.
Facility Security & Campus Oversight- Conduct routine inspections of athletic training facilities, gymnasiums, pools, and fields to identify safety hazards.
- Ensure all athletic training rooms, equipment storage areas, and sports facilities are properly cleaned, maintained, and secured/locked at the conclusion of daily practices and competitions.
- Monitor student conduct and activity in athletic spaces during duty coverage to address unsupervised students and ensure adherence to campus safety guidelines.
Additional Duties- Perform other related athletic, administrative, operational, or student supervisory duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or School Nurse to support student safety and department goals.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a closely related field required.
Certifications:
- Current Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR / AED Healthcare Provider Certification
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in athletic training (secondary school or collegiate environment preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, triage emergencies, and manage adolescent health needs
- Strong administrative, organizational, database, and budgeting capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches, and school leadership
