Part Time Certified Afternoon Athletic Trainer

​ Part Time Certified Afternoon Athletic Trainer

About The Park School

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth to become contributing members of the community.

The afternoon athletic trainer is a member of the school’s athletic department, reports to the athletic director, and works closely with students, coaches, and parents to provide sports-related injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services. This role is critical in ensuring a safe and supportive athletic environment. This is a part-time, 10-month position generally providing coverage on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30 p.m. through 5:30 p.m. Additional weekend and after-school hours may be required, particularly on game days.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage athletic injuries and conditions. Develop and implement injury prevention programs.
• Establish, communicate, and implement protocols to assist with preventing and rehabilitating student athletes’ injuries.
• Act as the primary resource to conduct initial on-site assessment and treatment of student athletes’ injuries or illnesses.
• Provide immediate care and first aid in case of sports-related injuries or emergencies.
• Determine if a student requires a referral for emergency or continued care or a definitive diagnosis and treatment by the School’s Health Office or physician.
• Communicate instances of student injuries to the Director of Athletics, the Health Office, and appropriate school administrators.
• Submit student injury reports in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining clear communication with coaches, parents, school nurses, and healthcare providers as needed.
• Evaluate students’ readiness to play following an injury and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches, the Health Office, and the school’s physician as appropriate.
• Work with coaches, parents, and medical professionals to coordinate care and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Assist with the proper use and maintenance of athletic equipment and supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Educate athletes on injury prevention, nutrition, and overall wellness. Conduct workshops and training sessions as needed.
• Assist with game-day setup and breakdown, including providing water stations and supporting related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• National Athletic Trainers Association Board certification
• Massachusetts Licensure in good standing
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
• A bachelor’s degree in athletic training, exercise physiology, health education, adolescent/child development, or a related field
• CPR, AED, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens certification
• Experience as an athletics trainer, preferably working with middle school-aged students
• Committed to fostering and contributing to a positive team culture
• Able to communicate and collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Application Information

• Please visit Park’s career page to complete an application and upload your resume, and cover letter.
• The Park School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.
• The Park School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

• Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role.