Athletic Trainer | Student Health & Game-Day Lead

Cheshire Academy; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Cheshire Academy seeks an Athletic Trainer to deliver comprehensive sports health care for students, including injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. The role involves game-day coverage and coordination with health staff, coaches, and families.

Under supervision by the Head AT and Director of Health Center, you’ll maintain medical records, follow CT licensing standards, and support return-to-play protocols in a dynamic 10-month program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training is required; master's preferred.
• NATABOC certification to qualify for CT state license; active license required.
• Maintain CPR and AED/First Aid certification.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion within Cheshire Academy community.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to Cheshire Academy Students as directed by the Director of the Health Center and Head Athletic Trainer.
• Provide athletic training services to Cheshire Academy student-athletes under supervision of the Head AT and according to Cheshire Academy policies.
• If Head AT is not on site, take leadership in decision-making and implementation of athletic training policies.
• Provide care per NATA guidelines including injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation; emergency care and conditioning.
• Act as liaison between physicians, healthcare staff, coaches, students, and parents.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Master’s degree preferred

NATABOC certification

CT state license required

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

Cheshire Academy seeks an Athletic Trainer to deliver comprehensive sports health care for students, including injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. The role involves game-day coverage and coordination with health staff, coaches, and families.

Under supervision by the Head AT and Director of Health Center, you’ll maintain medical records, follow CT licensing standards, and support return-to-play protocols in a dynamic 10-month program.