Assistant Athletic Trainer

Association of Independent Schools in New England; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks School seeks a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to work with the Head Athletic Trainer and Brooks Health Center. The role involves execution of injury prevention and treatment programs for student-athletes, game and practice coverage, and collaboration with clinicians, coaches, and families.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, current NATABOC certification, and MA licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Current NATABOC certification is required.
• Massachusetts licensure for athletic trainers is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with day-to-day operations.
• Provide home and away game and practice coverage.
• Perform injury evaluations and refer as needed.
• Maintain records of injuries and treatments.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols.
• Collaborate with health center, physicians, coaches, and parents.
• Educate coaches and student-athletes on injury prevention.
• Promote safe practice and competition environments.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Perform duties professionally and courteously.

Skills

English communication

Athletic training experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

NATABOC certification

Massachusetts athletic trainer licensure

Job description

Brooks School

Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Supervisors: Director of Athletics, Head Athletic Trainer

Start Date: ASAP

Brooks School seeks a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer who will work with the Head Athletic Trainer in conjunction with the Brooks Health Center and outside providers. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is an allied health professional recognized by the American Medical Association who is responsible for the execution of programs associated with the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the day-to-day operation of the athletic training program.
• Provide home and away game and practice coverage as determined by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Perform athlete injury evaluations and make independent decisions regarding treatment, return to play, and necessary referrals.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all athletic related injuries and treatments.
• Coordinate and implement rehabilitation programs and return to play protocols for student athletes.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with the Brooks Health Center, supervising physician, outside providers, coaches, and parents.
• Provide education for coaches and student-athletes on best practices for injury prevention.
• Promote safe and appropriate practice and competition environments.
• Serve as an effective and positive role model for student-athletes.
• Perform all duties with professionalism, which includes relating to others in a courteous, cooperative, sensitive, and congenial manner.
• Assist the Director of Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer with other responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited university athletic training program; Master’s degree preferred
• Current NATABOC certification
• Athletic trainer licensure in the state of Massachusetts
• Minimum 3-5 years of athletic training experience, preferably in a high school environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to move freely around a large campus, and between and among various athletic venues
• Flexibility to work weekends and longer evenings in the winter season