ATHLETIC TRAINER

Maclay School; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job Location: Maclay School - Tallahassee, FL 32312

Head Athletic Trainer Full-Time, 12-Month Position

Maclay School seeks an experienced, consistent, and highly relational Head Athletic Trainer to oversee the health and safety of student-athletes across our athletics program. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this role is central to ensuring that every practice, game, and competition takes place with the highest standard of care, from injury prevention through rehabilitation and return to play.

The Head Athletic Trainer is expected to be a constant, trusted presence across the athletics calendar, including practices, home and select away competitions, off-season training, and summer workouts. This role requires close partnership with coaches, the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, school health personnel, and the Athletic Director to build the systems, protocols, and relationships that keep student-athletes safe and supported.

Responsibilities

Athletic Training and Student-Athlete Care

• Provide athletic training services at all practices and home competitions, including off-season training and summer workouts, with travel to select away events as determined by the Athletic Director.
• Oversee the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries, maintaining accurate and current records of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation plans.
• Partner with the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator on rehabilitation protocols and return-to-play decisions.
• Communicate regularly with coaches and parents regarding athletes under care and those medically cleared to compete.

Health Records and Compliance

• Verify, review, and organize student physicals, FHSAA athletic clearance profiles, health records, and release forms in coordination with school health personnel.
• Maintain an effective, efficient, and well-organized athletic training room.

Safety Protocols and Department Partnership

• Partner with the Athletic Department in developing on-field safety protocols, including emergency action plans, severe weather plans, and concussion protocols, supporting the Director of Athletics in making final determinations on event safety and adjustments or cancellations.
• Examine existing processes, policies, and recurring problems, offering solutions that strengthen the department's safety and care systems.

Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Qualifications

• Current BOC certification and eligibility for licensure in Florida (to be obtained prior to start date).
• A master's degree from an accredited professional athletic training education program is preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in athletic training.
• Practical athletic training experience at the high school, collegiate, or professional level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with coaches, athletes, school nurses, parents, and others as needed.
• Technology literacy and proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet use, presentation software, and smart board technology.
• A strong desire to mentor students through the avenue of athletic training.

The Successful Candidate Will Be

• A balanced, trusted presence who student‑athletes, coaches, and families rely on for safe, high-quality care.
• A partner to coaches, parents, student‑athletes, school health personnel, and athletics leadership.
• A systems‑builder who can examine existing protocols and recommend improvements.
• Committed to exhibiting Maclay's core values and mission in daily work.
• Flexible and available to work nights and some weekends, with flexibility for occasional morning hours.

Physical Requirements and ADA Statement

This role requires work primarily in gymnasiums and on fields, with secondary time spent in an office setting. Physical demands include lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds intermittently, and up to 50 pounds rarely; carrying up to 10 pounds often, up to 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds intermittently; occasional climbing, balancing, and crawling; intermittent pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crouching; regular reaching, bending, and stooping; and frequent sitting, walking, and standing. The role requires the ability to work for extended periods at a computer, and to talk, hear, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods, with normal manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions; requests should be submitted to the HR department.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

Maclay School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or actual or perceived gender identity, consistent with the nondiscrimination standards outlined in our employee benefit and policy documents.