Athletic Trainer

Primary Responsibilities

• Overall sports medicine program, including injury prevention, evaluations, management, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as educational programs and counseling of student-athletes;
• Covers all interscholastic sports medicine activities within the framework of applicable MIAA, SWCL, SPS policies, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics;
• Manages scheduling and coordination of coverage for all team-related events, sports medicine budget, emergency care, patient education, and assures all administrative duties as Certified Athletic Trainer, including attendance at team practices, home/away competitions, and primary injury management of team members;
• Educates the athletic staff in the areas of student-athlete health and well-being, such as injury prevention, concussion protocols, and nutrition/hydration;
• Oversees the compilation, organization, and maintenance of all medical records for student-athletes, and lead in the responsibility of maintaining and organizing the athletic training file system;
• Ensures the security of all student-athlete insurance policy and medical records in direct adherence according to NFHS/MIAA, HIPAA and FERPA guidelines;
• Position would assist with MIAA Chemical Drug Education Program and certifies CPR/AED training for applicable SPS District staff;
• Coordinates and schedules medical referrals and mental health evaluations for student-athletes to determine return to play (RTP) status in collaboration with School Nurse(s); annually updates Emergency Action Plan in the Athletics Department handbook;
• Oversees inventory and tracking of all sports medicine equipment and supplies;
• Works holidays, school vacation period(s), and travel with football (reduces overall spending to coordinate Certified AT or EMS crew at away games based on new 2022-2023 MIAA rule); presents at all JV and Varsity Basketball games. 8-hour days based on Athletics schedule (ex. Football game on Friday at 6:30 – 8:30pm, ATC schedule would be 12:30 – 8:30pm to account for game coverage).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization and three years of related experience coaching at the high school level or above;
• or master's degree in appropriate area of specialization and one year of coaching related experience at the high school level or above.
• Successful experience as a graduate assistant or intern in an athletic program acceptable for up to one year of the required experience.
• BOCATC certification is required.
• Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain the MA Board of Athletic Training License

Recommended Competencies

• Knowledge of MIAA rules as it relates to student-athletes' health;
• Knowledge of training room practices and procedures;
• Ability to create a budgetary plan for the area;
• Ability to articulate and communicate vital information;
• Knowledge of the major functions of a Certified Athletic Trainer based on the scope of practice set by the NATA;
• Knowledge of the current NFHS/MIAA Banned Drugs for student-athletes;
• Knowledge of one or two multi-function rehabilitation equipment (i.e. - Cybex, Biodex).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.