Athletic Trainer (Long-term Substitute)

North Andover High School; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

North Andover High School in North Andover, MA seeks a dedicated Athletic Trainer to support a large varsity program. This temporary position covers a leave of absence and requires ensuring student-athlete safety and medical clearance for return to play.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the trainer will handle injury prevention, care, concussion management, emergency plans, and coordination with families, coaches, and physicians.

Qualifications

• BOC certification and MA athletic trainer license (or eligibility) required.
• Prior experience as athletic trainer in a secondary school setting preferred.
• Willingness to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed.
• Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Injury prevention and care for student-athletes; oversee rehab and conditioning.
• Act as liaison among families, student-athletes, coaches, physicians and staff.
• Develop and review venue-specific Emergency Action Plans.
• Manage concussion policies and pre-season testing (ImPACT).
• Coordinate facility and event coverage with Director of Athletics.
• Ensure compliance with state/league rules and budget management for supplies.
• Maintain professionalism and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Seek professional development opportunities and perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Flexibility

Reliability

Self-discipline

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

BOC certified

MA state AT license or eligible

Job description

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Job Description

This is a temporary position to cover for a leave of absence.

North Andover High School (NAHS) is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to join our dynamic athletic program. With 31 varsity programs and over 56 teams, over 65% of our student body participates in athletics. The Athletic Trainer will serve as a crucial healthcare professional, ensuring the safety and well-being of all student-athletes. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the ideal candidate will have experience in a secondary school setting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Injury Prevention and Care: Prevent, recognize, evaluate, and provide immediate care for athletic injuries. Oversee rehabilitation and reconditioning processes following injuries.
• Healthcare Administration: Act as a liaison between families, student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Ensure student-athletes participate only when medically cleared and follow all physician instructions for return to play.
• Emergency Action Plans: Develop and review comprehensive, venue-specific emergency action plans.
• Concussion Management: Manage the "Concussion and Head Injury Policies and Procedures" program, including administering pre-season testing (currently using the ImPACT Concussion Management program).
• Facility and Event Coverage: Coordinate with the Director of Athletics to ensure proper coverage of the athletic training facility and all required NAHS athletic events.
• Compliance: Understand and comply with Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, and Merrimack Valley Conference rules and regulations regarding healthcare coverage.
• Budget Management: Assist the Director of Athletics in maintaining the annual budget for athletic training supplies and equipment.
• Professionalism and Communication: Exemplify professionalism, foster goodwill, enforce good citizenship and sportsmanship, maintain open communication, and serve as a reliable information resource to all stakeholders.
• Professional Development: Pursue opportunities to enhance professional performance.
• Additional Duties: Perform other athletic and administrative duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification and Licensure: Must be Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) certified and possess a state athletic training license for MA, or be license-eligible if not currently licensed.
• Experience: Prior experience as an athletic trainer in a secondary school setting is preferred.
• Availability: Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and be on-call as required.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage individuals using a hands-on leadership approach. Exhibit flexibility, reliability, self-discipline, and a readiness to tackle challenging tasks.
• Integrity: Maintain high standards of integrity and confidentiality, taking personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Competency: Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Compliance: Ability to pass all state background check requirements and maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit school employment.

Compensation: $200

Work Year:This is a full-time, 10+-month position (mid-August to mid-June), requiring evening, weekend, and occasional holiday work.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the health and success of our student-athletes within a supportive and professional environment.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60 to $60 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Greg Landry , Director of Human Resources
• 566 Main Street
• North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]