Athletic Trainer

Athletic Coverage & Clinical Care

Provide athletic training and game-day coverage for practices, home contests, tournaments, and post-season events. Evaluate injuries, provide immediate/emergency care, and administer treatments, taping, and rehabilitation within legal scope and standing orders.

Emergency Preparedness

Develop, review, and rehearse venue-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) with athletic staff and local responders. Inspect and maintain emergency equipment (AEDs, medical kits, cold-water immersion gear).

Program Administration

Maintain meticulous injury reports, treatment logs, and return-to-participation documentation. Coordinate clearances with the school nurse and enter data into district, state, and CIAC reporting systems while protecting student confidentiality.

Communication & Collaboration

Act as the primary liaison between coaches, student-athletes, families, school nurses, administrators, and medical providers regarding player restrictions and care plans.

Education

Provide ongoing education to coaches, athletes, and families on sports medicine topics including concussion management, sudden cardiac arrest, exertional heat illness, hydration, and safe conditioning.

Inventory Management

Maintain an active inventory of athletic training and first-aid supplies and submit recommendations for approved purchases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure: Current, unrestricted Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) license to practice as an Athletic Trainer (maintained throughout employment).
• Credentials: Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification and ATC credential.
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Master's degree in athletic training or a related field preferred.
• Certifications: Current professional rescuer/health care provider level certifications in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Prevention of Disease Transmission.
• Experience & Knowledge: Strong understanding of evidence-based safety protocols (concussions, heat illness, cardiac arrest) and electronic injury-management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of athletic training experience, preferably in a middle or high school setting.
• Familiarity with CIAC and NFHS rules, medical protocols, and interscholastic programs.
• Experience with computerized concussion baseline assessments, wrestling weight-management protocols, and venue-specific EAPs.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and rapid physical response to athletic emergencies. Must be able to carry athletic training supplies and assist with emergency equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and involves potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Application Procedure

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application through our website: www.putnamschoolsct.org

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit a letter of interest to Heather Taylor, Principal and Joseph Pishka, Athletic Director

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled; applications reviewed as received.

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