Athletics: Athletic Trainer (Part Time)

Saint John's High School; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint John's High School is seeking a qualified Athletic Trainer for a part-time, non-benefited role to cover after-school practices and home athletic events in collaboration with another trainer.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in athletic training, BOC certification, and LAT licensure or eligibility, with AED/First Aid and CPR certification. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to support student athletes and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training required; Master's preferred.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) or eligible for licensure.
• AED/First Aid and CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, evaluate, and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
• Document injuries and treatments accurately.
• Provide coverage for varsity and subvarsity practices and events.
• Educate student athletes on injury prevention and care.
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with administrative duties.
• Advise coaching staff on injury prevention and conditioning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Job description

Saint John's is a private college-preparatory school for boys founded in 1898 in Worcester, MA, and moved to its present location in Shrewsbury, MA, in 1961. The school, sponsored by the congregation of Saint Francis Xavier (Xaverian Brothers), enrolls approximately 950 day students in grades seven through twelve from nearly 70 communities in Massachusetts.

Position Description

Saint John's High School is seeking a qualified Athletic Trainer. This is a part-time, non-benefited position consisting of 20-25 hours per week, including Saturdays and holidays, not to exceed 30 hours. The part-time athletic trainer will primarily be responsible for covering after-school athletic practices and home athletic events, in conjunction with another athletic trainer.

Responsibilities

• Prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Produce detailed and accurate written and electronic documentation of varsity athletic injuries/conditions, treatment, rehabilitation, and progress notes with coaching and physician referrals
• Provide coverage for varsity and subvarsity team practices and athletic competitions as assigned
• Provide athletic injury education and counseling to student athletes
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in administrative duties
• Assist and advise the coaching staff regarding injury prevention, conditioning programs, and the selection, care, and fitting of protective equipment
• Assist in monitoring environmental hazards (i.e., lightning, humidity levels, etc.)
• Assist in the care and cleanliness of the athletic training room
• Responsible for giving basic instruction to athletic department staff members in the prevention and care of athletic injuries
• Responsible for referring athletic injuries to physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment when appropriate.
• Carry out appropriate instructions and treatment as directed by the team physician and/or the student-athlete's physician

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to get:
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Master's Preferred
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT), or eligible for licensure
• AED/First Aid and CPR certified
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Saint John's High School has educated young men under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers since 1898. Through the Saint John's strong college preparatory curriculum, over 900 students in grades seven through twelve pursue personal and intellectual growth in an environment that is committed to the development of the whole person and recognizes a moral dimension of life through service to God and to others.