Athletic Trainer

National Association of Independent Schools; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Job summary

Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA seeks an Athletic Trainer for a fall–spring leave replacement starting about November 1, 2026. Housing on campus may be available for the right candidate.

The role includes providing athletic training services at practices and competitions, emergency care, keeping injury records, running a weekly sports medicine clinic, and helping implement a comprehensive injury prevention program, in coordination with the health center and athletics.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Science & Athletic Training.
• 3–5 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer.
• Massachusetts licensure with NATA.
• BLS certification current.
• Experience working with adolescents.
• Excellent written, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to the school community at practices and competitions.
• Provide emergency care and consult with medical staff as needed.
• Maintain records of injuries, treatments and rehabilitation.
• Run a weekly sports medicine clinic with orthopedic specialists.
• Assist in planning a comprehensive athletic injury prevention program.
• Administrative duties include inventory control and maintaining the training room.

Job description

General Summary

Deerfield Academy, a private coeducational boarding school founded in 1797 and annually serving approximately 650 students grades 9-12, seeks an Athletic Trainer with a start date of approximately November 1, 2026 – April 1, 2027 during Fall – Spring Terms as a leave replacement.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Athletic Training and under the direction of the Director of Medical Services, the Athletic Trainer provides individual and team‑based athletic training services to the school community, in coordination with Deerfield’s allied health team and athletics program. It is possible, though not guaranteed, that we will be able to provide on‑campus housing for the appropriate candidate.

The candidate will:

• Provide athletic training services to our school community including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions, as necessary.
• Provide emergency care and consult with the medical director as clinically warranted.
• Keep current records of injuries, treatments and rehabilitation for proper documentation.
• Assist in organizing and running a weekly sports medicine clinic to enable students weekly access to orthopedic sports medicine specialists.
• Aid with the planning and implementation of a comprehensive athletic injury prevention program to limit both acute and chronic athletic injuries.
• Administrative responsibilities include:
  • Ordering and inventory control of athletic supplies to ensure proper stocking of necessary items.
  • Maintaining the athletic training room to ensure orderly appearance, smooth operation of the facility and adherence to standard health care codes.
  • Coordinating and providing general outreach and education for students, employees and departments regarding healthy eating and nutrition.
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who exhibit excellence as a faculty member and who can help develop in students the fundamental learning traits outlined in The Deerfield Student and A Framework For Schools. Candidates must be prepared to fully engage in the activities and less formal spaces that help define a strong residential educational community. Additionally, candidates for this position will possess the following specific attributes/qualifications:

• Masters’ Degree Science & Athletic Training
• 3‑5 years of experience working as a certified athletic trainer
• Registered and certified Athletic Trainer with licensure in Massachusetts, including NATA
• Certified and current in BLS
• Experience working with adolescent population
• Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information
• Ability to effectively work, communicate and contribute on a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written, communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated technical expertise including Microsoft Office suite, and a capacity for rapid acquisition of skills in the use of the Electronic Health Record system in use at the Health Center
• Interest in and demonstrated skill working with adolescents
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and commitment to inclusivity
• Detail‑oriented
• A sense of humor

Working Conditions

• Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal
• Frequently outside subject to heat and cold
• Occasionally exposed to bodily fluids
• Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, feel and hear
• Ability to frequently bend and lift
• Ability to stand and sit for sustained periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 200 lbs.

Salary Range

$25,000 – $40,000, dependent upon experience and finalized duties.

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.

Application materials

Application materials must include a cover letter (specific to this position) and a resume.