Athletic Trainer - Part time/Full time

Watkinson School, offering inventive learning to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a part-time or full-time Athletic Trainer to lead the School’s sports medicine program and provide athletic training services for all Upper and Middle School students (grades 6-12).

About the role

The Athletic Trainer will work under the direction of the Athletic Director to advance the needs of the school’s overall athletic program. For full-time candidates, this is an academic, school-year position that includes paid time off in accordance with the school schedule, including school vacations and summer break. Full-time roles may also include academic responsibilities such as teaching, advising, or monitoring student activities. Part-time applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care for student-athletes
• Evaluate injuries, provide treatment, and develop rehabilitation programs
• Assess, treat, and manage concussions
• Maintain accurate medical records of students’ injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Review student health records and consent forms in partnership with the school nurse and athletic department to assess eligibility
• Partner with the athletic department in developing severe weather plans and emergency action plans
• Maintain a clean, professional, and welcoming training room
• Manage sports medicine inventory and budgetary items
• Prepare game sites for practice and competition
• Prepare medical kits for off-campus competition
• Provide practice and game coverage of the middle school and high school athletic programs
• Train coaches and educate parents about preventive safety precautions regarding concussion, cardiac arrest, and heat illness
• Administer ImPACT concussion testing
• Instruct CPR/AED/First Aid classes for coaching staff and faculty

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field
• NATABOC certification
• CT state licensure or eligibility
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to work in a self-directed setting

Preferred Qualifications

• CSCS, PES, or other strength and conditioning-related certification
• Previous Middle/High School experience

This position begins August 2026.