Student-Athlete Health & Performance Trainer

Episcopal Academy; Newtown Square (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; 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 role reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and collaborates with coaches, nurses, physicians, strength and conditioning staff, and athletic administrators.

You will provide comprehensive care, including prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, urgent care at practices and events, and education on nutrition, hydration, and wellbeing, fostering resilience

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.

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 certification

PA licensure eligibility

CPR/AED

Education-based athletics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic medical records

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 role reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and collaborates with coaches, nurses, physicians, strength and conditioning staff, and athletic administrators.

You will provide comprehensive care, including prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, urgent care at practices and events, and education on nutrition, hydration, and wellbeing, fostering resilience