Athletic Trainer

The Hill School; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hill School in Pottstown, PA is seeking a part-time Athletic Trainer to work with students under the Medical Director and Director of Athletic Training. The AT will help coordinate a comprehensive program of athletic training services, focusing on injury prevention, wellness education, emergent care, evaluation, and rehabilitation.

The role requires a BS in Athletic Training, PA state licensure, BOC certification, and current First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training.
• Valid PA state license.
• BOC certification (ATC).
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive community.
• Physical ability to mobilize across campus (walking, standing, kneeling, lifting, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat students and refer to a doctor as needed.
• Render athletic training services and treatments as part of a health care team.
• Liaise between health care providers, physicians, school, students and parents.
• Attend practices and competitions to attend to injured athletes.
• Document injuries, treatments and rehab plans using Medicat EHR.
• Communicate with coaches and Co-Curricular leaders about participation status.
• Care for concussed students under concussion protocol.
• Assist with inventory management and organization of supplies.
• Precept West Chester University's CAATE- accredited AT education program students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Night and weekend availability

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Mobility across campus

Manual dexterity

Vision and hearing acuity

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

The Hill School Mission

The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; seek fulfillment; serve the common good; and prepare to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer (AT) works with students under the direction of the Medical Director and under the supervision of the Director of Athletic Training. The AT assists in the coordination and administration of a comprehensive program of athletic training services for students at The Hill School. This includes injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions, referring students and their parents when additional medical care is needed for injuries and documentation of care provided. This is a part-time position for the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Use scope of knowledge as an athletic trainer to diagnose and treat students including referring them to the care of a doctor or other medical staff member, as needed.
• Render athletic training services and/or treatments as part of a health care team.
• Act as a liaison between health care providers, physicians and specialists, the School, students and their parents.
• Attend athletic practices and scheduled competition events to attend to any injured athletes.
• Clearly document injuries, treatments, rehabilitation plans, medical testing and other pertinent information using Electronic Health Record System (Medicat).
• Communicate with athletic coaches and Co-Curricular leaders regarding students' participation status.
• Actively care for concussed students under the School's concussion protocol.
• Assist with inventory management and organization of supplies in the athletic trainer's room.
• Serve as a preceptor to West Chester University's CAATE accredited athletic training education program students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training and a valid PA state license.
• Valid ATC BOC certification.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a diverse and inclusive community.
• Physical ability to mobilize across campus as needed. The physical demands of this position include walking, standing for long periods of time, kneeling, bending, lifting, stretching and climbing. Manual dexterity, visual acuity and hearing abilities are all required to successfully perform the athletic trainer job duties.

Attitude and Demeanor

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.

Position is contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks, including criminal history background checks, fingerprint-based background checks, reference checks, employment history checks, and educational background checks, upon hire and during the course of your employment, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with the School's policies regarding employment eligibility.