Seasonal Athletic Trainer (Winter)

Job Description

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Head Athletic Trainer; School Medical Director; Athletic Director

• ABOUT EAGLEBROOK SCHOOL Eaglebrook is a junior boarding and day school for boys in grades six, seven, eight, and nine, located in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1922, Eaglebrook’s vision is to help each student develop his unique gifts during the important middle school years, and our mission is to meet boys where they are in their development and to encourage them to build self-confidence through success. Eaglebrook offers a rich and diverse curriculum geared toward the learning styles of middle school boys. Eaglebrook School supports an environment in which everyone is respected, accepted, and appreciated. We do not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or participation in School activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, language, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socioeconomic status, or national origin. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, language, physical ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, age, or national origin.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Any

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

EDUCATION: Must have graduated (or about to graduate) from an accredited athletic training education program either at the bachelor’s or master’s level.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Must be BOC certified (eligible to sit for BOC exam) and be able to obtain a Massachusetts athletic training license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Applied Knowledge: athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.
• Decision-Making Skills: the ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Attention to Detail: injury tracking and documentation should be thorough and detailed.
• Interpersonal Skills: the ability to communicate effectively in high-stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families. Must be able to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Preferred

• Previous middle or secondary school experience
• A CSCS certification, or a general Strength & Conditioning background, is a plus.
• Other certifications such as CES, PES, FMS, SFMA, and others.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic events identified in Athletic Training Program Coverage Policy.
• Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility.
• Maintain the athletic training facility to a high standard of cleanliness and organization.
• Follow comprehensive venue and condition-specific emergency action plans.
• Establish a working relationship with the School’s Medical Director and affiliated orthopedic physicians.
• Be a member of the School’s Health Care Team.
• Establish relationships with the school’s nurses and Director of Health Services.
• Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Comply with any policies regarding health care delivery, including Standing Orders signed by the School’s Medical Director and the Concussion Management Policy.
• Help monitor weather conditions and communicate with the athletic director
• Assist the athletic department in hosting events.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NFHS, NCAA, and NEPSAC should be reviewed and practiced to ensure compliance relative to those applicable duties.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, Athletic Director, and/or School Medical Director.
• Teach a science and/or health class as directed by the Dean of Learning.

Those applicants interested in applying for any position at Eaglebrook School should submit a letter of interest along with their resume.