Athletic Trainer

Cheshire Academy • Cheshire, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cheshire Academy has an immediate opening for an ATHLETIC TRAINER. This is a 10-month full-time position, approximately August 15th to June 15th annually. Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, Director of Athletics, and Health Center, the Athletic Trainer provides sports health care for all Cheshire Academy Students. The role involves injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, along with sideline injury care and game day coverage. The schedule is generally Monday-Saturday, depending on the needs of the athletic department.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training is required.
• Certification by the NATABOC to qualify for a Connecticut State License to practice.
• Must have an active license to practice Athletic Training in the State of CT and maintain good standing status.
• Adhere to the NATA and BOC guidelines for maintaining current certification and completing continuing education units (CEUs) by the deadlines set by the BOC.
• Maintains CPR and AED & First aid certification.
• Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and interest in creating an inclusive admissions experience for all Cheshire Academy constituents.
• Must be a team-oriented person, who aspires to be part of a collective health care team.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to keep accurate records of patient progress using an electronic medical records system.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to interact with all levels of faculty, administration, staff, health care providers, students, and parents.
• Compassion for the injured athlete.
• Must have the physical ability to work on their feet daily, as well as lifting patients and athletic training equipment.
• Assessment, evaluation, rehabilitation, preventative, and communications skills with other healthcare professionals will be required.
• Athletic Trainers must be able to think critically and make decisions with the student’s best interest and health in mind and should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to Cheshire Academy Students as directed by the Director of the Health Center and Head Athletic Trainer.
• Provide athletic training services to Cheshire Academy student-athletes under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and according to the Policies and Procedures of Cheshire Academy Athletic Training.
• If the Head Athletic Trainer is not on site, then the Athletic Trainer will take on a leadership role regarding decision-making and implementation of the policies and procedures for the athletic training staff.
• Manage and provide care for injuries to physically active persons, including emergency care, development of injury prevention programs, and provision of appropriate preventative measures and devices.
• Assess, manage, treat, rehabilitate, and recondition physically active persons within the scope of professional preparation and education.
• Utilize modalities such as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electric sound, massage, and therapeutic exercises, reconditioning exercise, and fitness programs.
• Act as a liaison between physicians, healthcare specialists, health center staff, coaches, students, and their parents.
• Maintain accurate medical records of all students’ injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation on Cheshire Academy’s electronic medical record system.
• Communicate with academic assistance, Roxbury instructors, and teachers regarding students’ return-to-learn protocol following a concussion.
• Provide coaches with timely information on student-athletes’ medical eligibility for team participation.
• Plan and coordinate evidence-based educational programs to students, coaches, and faculty.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head of School, Director of Athletics or Director of Health Center.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• TIAA 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Paid time off and leave benefits
• Tuition remission
• Graduate tuition assistance for eligible employees pursuing their first master’s degree

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level