Athletic Trainer - Part-Time (19 Hours/Week)

United Nations International School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

United Nations International School is seeking a Part-Time Athletic Trainer (19 hours/week) in New York, reporting to the Athletic Director. The role focuses on providing athletic training, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for UNIS student-athletes within K-12 programs.

Responsibilities include on-site coverage for practices and games, developing rehab programs, and coordinating medical referrals while maintaining confidential medical records and ensuring safe participation in athletics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Current ATC certification (BOC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage student-athlete injuries and illnesses.
• Provide athletic training coverage for practices and games.
• Develop injury prevention, pre-habilitation, and rehab programs.
• Monitor recovery and readiness to return to play.
• Maintain records of injuries, treatment, and return-to-play status.
• Communicate with parents, coaches, and healthcare providers.
• Support health and safety training for staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree preferred

BOC Certification

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Position:Athletic Trainer - Part-Time (19 Hours/Week)

Location: New York, NY

Job Id:809

# of Openings:1

Athletic Trainer

Position Type: Part-Time (19 Hours/Week), Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Athletic Director

As of: August 2026

Learning at UNIS is guided by the UNIS Mission and Guiding Principles, and is defined in the UNIS Teaching and Learning Policy. All academic job descriptions at UNIS are interpreted in the context of these standards.

Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, UNIS provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity and cross cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable.

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education (K-12), the Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing athletic training and sports medicine services to UNIS student-athletes. This role is critical to supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of students participating in the school's athletic programs. The Athletic Trainer will assess and manage student-athlete injuries, provide injury prevention and rehabilitation support, coordinate appropriate medical referrals, and work collaboratively with coaches and school personnel to promote safe participation in athletics.

The specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessing, documenting, treating, and referring student-athlete injuries and illnesses as appropriate.
• Providing athletic training coverage for designated practices, competitions, and interscholastic games.
• Developing and implementing injury prevention, pre-habilitation, and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes.
• Monitoring student-athletes' recovery and readiness to safely return to participation following an injury or illness.
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate procedures for the evaluation and management of athletic injuries.
• Working collaboratively with coaches and school personnel to develop and implement best-practice emergency action plans for athletic activities.
• Responding appropriately to athletic emergencies and providing first aid and emergency care when required.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records relating to student-athlete injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play status.
• Communicating with parents/guardians, coaches, school personnel, and healthcare providers regarding student-athlete injuries and treatment, as appropriate.
• Facilitating and monitoring health and safety training for PE and Athletic coaching staff.
• Advising coaches and student-athletes on injury prevention, conditioning, hydration, nutrition, and safe participation in athletics, within the scope of professional practice.
• Maintaining and regularly checking first aid equipment, athletic training supplies, and medical supplies for the department.
• Ensuring that appropriate first aid and medical supplies are available at athletic practices, competitions, and designated events.
• Supporting the development and implementation of health and safety protocols for athletic activities.
• Promoting high standards of sportsmanship, ethics, personal responsibility, and safe participation in athletics.
• Maintaining professional knowledge of current athletic training, sports medicine, injury prevention, and rehabilitation practices.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the Board of Certification (BOC), or equivalent recognized professional certification.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Experience providing athletic training coverage for practices and interscholastic competitions.
• Strong knowledge of injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and emergency care.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, parents/guardians, coaches, faculty, administrators, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced athletic environment.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in maintaining student medical and injury records.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when dealing with student health information.
• Knowledge of related technologies and excellent computing skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, based on the athletic schedule.
• New graduates are welcome to apply

WORK SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

• Part-time position, approximately 19 hours per week.
• The schedule will be based on the school's athletic practice and competition schedule and may include evenings and occasional weekends.

APPLICATION

In accordance with the guidelines of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, The United Nations International School adheres to a rigorous standard of recruitment practices and background checks, emphasizing the protection, safety and welfare of our students.

The United Nations International School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law. EEOC/ADA