Athletic Trainer

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Harlem Children's Zone seeks an enthusiastic Athletic Trainer to support middle and high school students' athletic programs. This role involves promoting student wellness and managing injuries, while fostering a positive athletic culture. Candidates should have a passion for empowering youth through sports and meet specified qualifications.

Benefits

Career advancement

Paid sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Physical wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Additional discounts on flights, hotels, etc.

Qualifications

• Certification from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
• Current New York state licensure as an Athletic Trainer.
• Minimum of 2 years coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate readiness of athletes to participate and provide clearance.
• Develop and implement treatment and rehabilitation plans for injuries.
• Provide immediate care for injuries during events.

Skills

Injury prevention

Rehabilitation

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Athletic Trainer.

The Athletic Trainer will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

We are seeking an Athletic Trainer to guide our middle school and high school students through interscholastic athletic programs, activities, and events. The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for creating and improving athletic programs and developing and administering effective policies and procedures that ultimately keep student-athletes engaged athletically and promote positive academic and personal growth. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and experience working in a school-based setting that fosters a love for children.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
• Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the New York Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners and maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of coaching experience

Who you are

The Athletic Trainer, under the general supervision of a licensed physician and the Director of Athletics, plans and implements an approved program for athletic training, applicable to the elementary, middle and high school athletes, designed to provide prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Advises scholar-athletes and coaches on the prevention and care of athletic injuries. Provides Athletic Trainer coverage at athletic events. Assures appropriate maintenance of equipment and supplies assigned to the athletic training program; maintains records on examination and physical condition of scholar-athletes.

What you’ll do

• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play, providing participation clearances, and conducting diagnostic tests to assess injuries
• Provide immediate care for injuries during sports events and practices
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation plans for injured athletes
• Teach athletes, coaches, and family members about injury prevention, conditioning, and care of injuries
• Work closely with athletic directors, coaches, doctors and other healthcare providers to ensure the best possible care for athletes
• Maintain thorough records of athletes' injuries, treatment plans, and progress

Schedule

• Must be able to work 3pm to 7pm, Monday - Friday, and Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm
• Attend every scheduled game

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The hourly rate for this position is $33 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.

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