School-Based Athletic Trainer & Student-Athlete Wellness

Episcopal Academy; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Episcopal Academy seeks an Athletic Trainer to support the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes in grades 6-12. This 11-month position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and collaborates with coaches, nurses, physicians, and administrators.

Responsibilities include comprehensive injury care, prevention, rehab, return-to-play, first response at practices and events, and documentation in digital records.

Qualifications

• Current NATABOC certification as a BOC Athletic Trainer.
• Possession of or eligibility for Pennsylvania state licensure.
• Up-to-date credentials in CPR and AED administration.
• An undergraduate degree in Athletic Training (required), with a Master’s degree preferred.
• Exceptional proficiency in interpersonal communication, teamwork, and organization.
• At least three years of professional experience in an educational or athletic setting.
• Familiarity with digital healthcare record management systems.
• Flexibility to accommodate schedule demands involving evenings, weekends, and team travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive care for athletic illnesses and injuries, encompassing prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-play protocols.
• Provide urgent and first-response medical care at athletic practices and events.
• Design and monitor custom recovery plans tailored to facilitate safe and efficient rehabilitation.
• Coordinate student-athlete care alongside doctors, school nurses, fitness staff, coaches, and parents.
• Log thorough medical documents and injury reports within digital medical records platforms.
• Educate student-athletes on nutrition, hydration, injury mitigation, recovery strategies, and general health.
• Provide full medical coverage by attending scheduled afternoon, evening, and weekend sports events and training sessions.
• Contribute to the creation of guidelines and practices designed to safeguard student-athlete wellbeing.
• Promote a departmental environment focused on resilience, character development, personal growth, and athletic superiority.
• Act as an engaged, visible representative of the campus community, reflecting the foundational values and objectives of Episcopal Academy.

Skills

NATABOC Certified/BOC Athletic Trainer

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Organization

Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CPR & AED certification

Digital Health Records (EMR) systems

Job description

The Episcopal Academy seeks an Athletic Trainer to support the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes in grades 6-12. This 11-month position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and collaborates with coaches, nurses, physicians, and administrators.

Responsibilities include comprehensive injury care, prevention, rehab, return-to-play, first response at practices and events, and documentation in digital records.