Athletic Trainer & Fitness Manager

Davis Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Davis School Chicago is hiring a certified, versatile Athletic Trainer & Fitness Manager as a full-time founding staff member. The role reports to the Principal and will lead the school’s fitness program and manage the day-to-day operations of the gym, fitness center, weight room, and athletic training facilities. The school is a Jewish, college-preparatory high school opening in fall 2027 in downtown Chicago. The Athletic Trainer & Fitness Manager will provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care for student-athletes, while promoting wellness and physical performance throughout the school community. The position directly supervises students in fitness facilities before, during, and after school, and supports and monitors their participation in physical activity components of a physical education and health curriculum delivered by a partner organization. As a founding staff member, this person will establish policies, procedures, programs, traditions, and partnerships that support the athletic program and wider school community. The role calls for clinical judgment, collaborative communication, a commitment to student well-being and athletic excellence, and an ability to build systems and programs from the ground up.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Human Ecology, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology required.
Board of Certification (BOC) Athletic Trainer Certification required, or near completion as stated in the position overview.
Illinois Athletic Trainer licensure required, or ability to obtain it before employment.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required.
Skills in concussion protocols, emergency action planning, injury-prevention programming, and clear communication with families.
Ability to provide student supervision in gym and fitness facilities before, during, and after school.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Human Ecology, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential.
Athletic training experience, preferably in a high school, collegiate, or sports-medicine setting.
Experience in a college-preparatory, independent, Jewish day, or faith-based school.
Fewer years of experience may be considered for candidates with exceptional craft; the school states it hires for mastery rather than seat time.

Responsibilities

Provide preventative care, injury assessment, emergency response, treatment, and rehabilitation services to student-athletes.
Develop and implement injury-prevention programs, return-to-play protocols, and wellness initiatives.
Evaluate athletic injuries and coordinate referrals to physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers when appropriate.
Apply athletic taping, bracing, and other preventative measures to reduce injury risk.
Communicate with students, parents, coaches, physicians, and school administrators about athlete health and participation status.
Attend athletic practices, competitions, and school-sponsored athletic events as required.
Develop and maintain emergency action plans for athletic venues and facilities.
Build the sports medicine program to the standard of NATA’s Appropriate Medical Care for Secondary School-Age Athletes.
Oversee daily operation, safety, and maintenance of the gym, fitness center, weight room, and athletic training facilities.
Establish and enforce safety procedures, operating guidelines, and equipment-use policies.
Supervise students and be physically present in fitness and training facilities before school, during designated periods, and after school.
Manage equipment inventories and coordinate maintenance, repairs, and replacement of fitness and athletic training equipment.
Keep facilities clean, organized, safe, and aligned with risk-management best practices.
Assist with budget planning, purchasing decisions, and long-term equipment and facility improvement initiatives.
Train students, coaches, and staff in proper equipment use and safety procedures.
Oversee fitness activity components of the school’s health and physical education program.
Collaborate with coaches to develop strength, conditioning, and performance-enhancement programs for student-athletes.
Educate students about nutrition, hydration, recovery, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Support training programs that improve athletic readiness, performance, and long-term health outcomes.
Monitor athlete progress and guide safe physical development and conditioning.
Contribute to the school’s culture and mission and partner with coaches, faculty, and administrators on athletic, wellness, and school-wide initiatives.
Help create a culture that values health, fitness, resilience, teamwork, and personal responsibility.
Participate in student activities, faculty meetings, professional development, and community events.
Communicate with families about student health, injuries, treatment plans, and wellness goals.
Collaborate with coaches, school counselors, and faculty to support student success and well-being.
Build partnerships with local healthcare providers, physical therapists, physicians, and sports medicine professionals.
Partner with school leadership on athletic department goals, student wellness initiatives, and strategic priorities.