Athletic Trainer

About the role

Island School seeks an Athletic Trainer committed to the health and development of student athletes. The athletic trainer works with student athletes to address injury and injury prevention, attends Island School athletic events during the evening and weekend to support student athlete care, teaches subject-specific elective classes, supports health and physical education, and reports to the Athletic Director and Upper School Division Director for classes. This is a 50% to full-time role; full-time includes teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to student athletes, including injury prevention and care
• Attend evening and weekend athletic events to support student athlete care
• Teach subject-specific elective classes
• Support health and physical education programs
• Report to the Athletic Director and Upper School Division Director for class-related matters

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience working with coaches and middle to high school students on prevention from and care of injuries
• Experience working with high school students, including teaching health or other related classes
• Ability to calmly address situations where a student athlete may be injured
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and students via email, phone, and in person
• All athletic trainer certifications up-to-date
• References from a previous employer(s) certifying reliability and satisfactory performance

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, adaptability, generous spirit, and confidence working with other adults and students alike
• Effective communication with colleagues and a detail-oriented approach
• Desire to be part of an independent school community

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance starting at the beginning of your first month of work
• Daily salad bar for lunch

Pay

Compensation is based on years of experience and credentials, ranging from $55,000 to $60,000 FTE, with benefits included.