Assistant Athletic Trainer - Part-Time

About the role

Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting student-athletes through high-quality, compassionate sports medicine care. In this part-time role, you will help promote athlete health, safety, performance, and recovery while working closely with coaches, medical professionals, and athletics staff in a dynamic environment at Middlesex School. The athletics department has recently completed a $40 million+ new fieldhouse and is actively competing in the ISL.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and injury assessment for Middlesex School student athletes.
• Provide rehabilitation services for Middlesex School student athletes.
• Provide care and coverage for on-campus and some off-campus events and practices, as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Apply indicated injury risk reduction methods to students.
• Provide respectful communication, within the limits of confidentiality, on student health matters between coaches, parents, and health care providers.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries or incidents in SportsWare or written forms.
• Assist in maintaining a daily treatment log in SportsWare, the School’s record system.
• Assist in supplying each team with appropriate medical equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training.
• Certified Athletic Trainer Certificate from the BOC (Board of Certification).
• Current Massachusetts state license.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certificates.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent knowledge of medical supplies and equipment used by Athletic Trainers.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to certified athletic training.
• Able to successfully complete MVR, CHRI, CORI, and SORI checks.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use computer-based software including email, computerized maintenance management systems, smart phone/mobile devices, and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of School life.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of community groups including students, parents, staff, faculty, and city/state officials.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work.
• Ability to analyze emergency situations accurately and take prompt action.
• Strict adherence to student/patient confidentiality.

Work Environment

• Office environment.
• Athletic center setting with exercise equipment, crowds, and noises associated with play of various sports.
• Athletic fields in all seasons and weather.
• Outdoors in all New England weather conditions.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Remain standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to administer CPR.
• Ability to go up and down flights of steps.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds at a time without assistance.
• Ability to traverse various areas of the facility (including unpaved areas, dirt paths, uneven terrain) to conduct inspections of athletic facilities and reach student athletes on fields.
• Ability to withstand exposure to inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet, freezing temperatures, etc.).
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers (e.g., manual therapies).

Travel

Travel within the New England region may be required based on the schedule of various teams.

Schedule

Generally, Monday through Saturday while school is in session and students are present. Hours will vary, approximately 20 hours per week on average.