Assistant Athletic Trainer

Cary Academy • Cary, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Core Responsibilities Provide first aid, emergency care, injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and physical reconditioning for students (and where applicable, school community members) . Work with Head Athletic Trainer to oversee, coordinate and/or conduct initial and ongoing health assessment of student athletes to ensure they are fit to play, including but not limited to annual required physical exams; ImPACT concussion and other required testing; and return to play clearance evaluations.   Maintain records and treatment logs reflective of injury assessment, treatment and care provided.  Communicate and maintain relationships with coaches, parents, athletics staff, other Cary Academy employees (as applicable) and local medical sports injury specialists regarding the health of student athletes including, but not limited to athletic participation requirements; specific student health conditions, needs and accommodations; emergency and rehabilitation assessment and treatment; and medical referrals and consultation.  Responsible for procuring athletic training assistance at home events as needed.  Provide athletic training services for athletic practices, home games, home tournaments and playoffs, and travel to games and playoffs (as needed), including but not limited to ensuring teams have adequate hydration, medical equipment, and safety resources; attending on campus athletic activities; rendering first aid and medical treatment to athletes; and coordinating and communicating medical emergencies in accordance with school protocols.   Refer severe athletic injuries to a licensed health care provider for full diagnosis and recommendations as necessary.  Monitor and communicate weather and other environmental risks to coaches, athletics administration, campus operations personnel and other Cary Academy employees as needed to ensure safe playing conditions are maintained.      Work with Head Athletic Trainer to maintain a safe, effective, and efficient athletic training program, including ensuring all equipment is inspected, preventatively maintained and sanitized on an ongoing basis; an adequate inventory of supplies is ordered, monitored and safe for use; and all reports and records are fully completed, up to date and filed and/or communicated as required.  Administer CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training as assigned.    In coordination with the school Nurse, assist with coverage for community events requiring medical support.   Provide support to the academic program as requested, though PE classes or a dedicated sports medicine program.   Work collaboratively with the Head Athletic Trainer and other Cary Academy medical, athletic and health professionals to design, implement and communicate health, safety and athletic training policies, protocols for the Athletics program, and other school programs and community initiatives. As a Cary Academy Employee: Engage actively in the school’s diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work in all aspects of your professional responsibilities and interactions in furtherance of Cary Academy’s commitment to equity and justice. Attend and actively participate in all required school professional development activities in areas to include, but not limited to, safety and security; diversity, equity, and inclusion; student learning and support; technology; and school operations. Engage authentically in processes of self-reflection and improvement of practice, including full participation in the school’s Professional Growth and Renewal Program . Complete all required administrative and operational tasks and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and school policies and procedures as articulated in handbooks, operating guides and other school policy and procedure communications and documentation in a responsive and timely manner. Use designated technology assets and platforms as directed by school policies and procedures to allow for secure, effective, and collaborative school operations. Work collaboratively with the Information Services team to research, implement and evaluate technology resources related to position responsibilities. Perform other projects and duties as assigned in support of both divisional and school operations and initiatives. Essential Expectations Perform position responsibilities in a professional manner that overtly upholds and supports the school’s commitment to its Cornerstones as detailed in the Employee Handbook . Model and ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and work environment. Honor the confidentiality of student, family, employee, and school information. Work collegially with other employees in ways that nurture a culture of professional collaboration, exchange, and growth. Engage with students, parents, employees, and alumni as well as members of the external community with courtesy, sensitivity, understanding, and discretion. Demonstrate a mindset and commitment to ongoing professional growth and innovation in your specific role at Cary Academy as well as in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion; student learning and support; and technology. Ensure technology skills meet current standards as defined by Information Services, consistent with Cary Academy’s profile as a technology-forward school. Utilize the school’s technology resources efficiently and effectively for school operations, adapting readily to changes and seeking guidance where needed. Apply emerging technologies to position responsibilities as applicable. Plan and prepare appropriately for position responsibilities. Demonstrate regular, predictable, and reliable on-campus attendance.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and s tate licensure in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners and National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
• Other Certification: CPR/AED/ Emergency Cardiac Care
• Experience: At least 3 years of full-time work experience in athletic training.
• Expertise in athletic training program operations
• In-depth understanding of the physical and mental challenges of interscholastic sports
• Strong interpersonal skills that uphold the school’s values of respect, integrity and compassion as well as contribute toward a learning and work environment that maintains and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Must be able to interact with other members of the Cary Academy community in a collaborative and positive manner
• Ability to interact with students in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner
• Effective oral and written communication skills that allow for successful execution of position responsibilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills that allow for the ability to successfully handle a multi-priority, deadline-oriented work environment on an ongoing basis
• Working knowledge of technology platforms to communicate, collaborate, and conduct business; experience in a Microsoft 365 ecosystem preferred
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a mission-centered organization
• Ability to work independently and prevent or solve problems in areas of responsibility without requiring significant ongoing direction and guidance

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree preferred in Athletic Training and state licensure in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certificaiton.
• Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid, emergency care, injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and physical reconditioning for students (and where applicable, school community members)
• Work with Head Athletic Trainer to oversee, coordinate and/or conduct initial and ongoing health assessment of student athletes to ensure they are fit to play, including but not limited to annual required physical exams; ImPACT concussion and other required testing; and return to play clearance evaluations
• Maintain records and treatment logs reflective of injury assessment, treatment and care provided
• Communicate and maintain relationships with coaches, parents, athletics staff, other Cary Academy employees (as applicable) and local medical sports injury specialists regarding the health of student athletes including, but not limited to athletic participation requirements; specific student health conditions, needs and accommodations; emergency and rehabilitation assessment and treatment; and medical referrals and consultation
• Responsible for procuring athletic training assistance at home events as needed
• Provide athletic training services for athletic practices, home games, home tournaments and playoffs, and travel to games and playoffs (as needed), including but not limited to ensuring teams have adequate hydration, medical equipment, and safety resources; attending on campus athletic activities; rendering first aid and medical treatment to athletes; and coordinating and communicating medical emergencies in accordance with school protocols
• Refer severe athletic injuries to a licensed health care provider for full diagnosis and recommendations as necessary
• Monitor and communicate weather and other environmental risks to coaches, athletics administration, campus operations personnel and other Cary Academy employees as needed to ensure safe playing conditions are maintained
• Work with Head Athletic Trainer to maintain a safe, effective, and efficient athletic training program, including ensuring all equipment is inspected, preventatively maintained and sanitized on an ongoing basis; an adequate inventory of supplies is ordered, monitored and safe for use; and all reports and records are fully completed, up to date and filed and/or communicated as required
• Administer CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training as assigned
• In coordination with the school Nurse, assist with coverage for community events requiring medical support
• Provide support to the academic program as requested, though PE classes or a dedicated sports medicine program
• Work collaboratively with the Head Athletic Trainer and other Cary Academy medical, athletic and health professionals to design, implement and communicate health, safety and athletic training policies, protocols for the Athletics program, and other school programs and community initiatives
• Engage actively in the school’s diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work in all aspects of your professional responsibilities and interactions in furtherance of Cary Academy’s commitment to equity and justice
• Attend and actively participate in all required school professional development activities in areas to include, but not limited to, safety and security; diversity, equity, and inclusion; student learning and support; technology; and school operations
• Engage authentically in processes of self-reflection and improvement of practice, including full participation in the school’s Professional Growth and Renewal Program
• Complete all required administrative and operational tasks and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and school policies and procedures as articulated in handbooks, operating guides and other school policy and procedure communications and documentation in a responsive and timely manner
• Use designated technology assets and platforms as directed by school policies and procedures to allow for secure, effective, and collaborative school operations
• Work collaboratively with the Information Services team to research, implement and evaluate technology resources related to position responsibilities
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned in support of both divisional and school operations and initiatives
• Perform position responsibilities in a professional manner that overtly upholds and supports the school’s commitment to its Cornerstones as detailed in the Employee Handbook
• Model and ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and work environment
• Honor the confidentiality of student, family, employee, and school information
• Work collegially with other employees in ways that nurture a culture of professional collaboration, exchange, and growth
• Engage with students, parents, employees, and alumni as well as members of the external community with courtesy, sensitivity, understanding, and discretion
• Demonstrate a mindset and commitment to ongoing professional growth and innovation in your specific role at Cary Academy as well as in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion; student learning and support; and technology
• Ensure technology skills meet current standards as defined by Information Services, consistent with Cary Academy’s profile as a technology-forward school
• Utilize the school’s technology resources efficiently and effectively for school operations, adapting readily to changes and seeking guidance where needed
• Apply emerging technologies to position responsibilities as applicable
• Plan and prepare appropriately for position responsibilities
• Demonstrate regular, predictable, and reliable on-campus attendance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees