Athletic Trainer

The Hun School of Princeton•Princeton, NJ

3d•$57,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Hun School of Princeton seeks a dynamic and creative full-time Athletic Trainer. The full-time athletic trainer is responsible for the care, treatment, and prevention of athletic injuries and for all students involved in the interscholastic program. The athletic trainer, under the supervision of the team physician and Head Athletic Trainer, is also responsible for implementing programs to prevent injuries, to treat injuries, and to establish procedures for rehabilitation. The athletic trainer position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and the Co-Directors of Athletics, is a 10-month, full time position, beginning with August pre-season camps and ending in June. Part-time summer hours may be available for our on-site student athletes and camps. Responsibilities Overview: Work with athletic training team with all aspects of our athletic training program, including but not limited to: Attend practices/games of athletic events. Game days and practices days could include School scheduled days off and holidays as well as weekends; Carry out patient specific rehabilitation programs; Maintaining the training room its cleanliness; Meet & communicate with the head athletic trainer on a daily basis; Maintaining accurate and up to date files for the following: Medical excuses and release forms; Initial injury/ accident report forms; Pre-season physical forms (in coordination with the Health Services Office); Daily log treatment; IMPACT baseline testing; Communicate athlete participation and clearance status with coaches; Prepare a list of students with Allergy and Medication issues for coaches; Maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with our health office and coaches, and keep proper inventory; Distribute water coolers and ice chest daily to each team (ability to lift a 10 gallon water cooler -approximate weight 65lbs); Assist with athletic office duties should it be deemed necessary by the co-directors of athletics; Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered or redesigned as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor degree, Masters degree a plus
Maintain NATA certification and registration with the State of NJ Medical Examiner's office
Work schedule includes days, evenings, weekends and school holidays
Must be detailed oriented as well as through and accurate attention to details and communication
Excellent interpersonal skills including responsive customer service and strong oral and written communication
Strong technical competency and ability to learn new technology
Ability to prioritize and effectively manage diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment, and complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision direction
Value collegiality and teamwork
Must possess good social skills and ability to interact and work with a diverse group that makes up the Hun School community including students, parents co-workers, staff, and faculty
A commitment to a diverse and inclusive community
Must possess good judgment, tact, sensitivity, and discretion in the handling of confidential information, materials and situations
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior
Must pass a State of New Jersey criminal background check and be fingerprinted

Nice To Haves

Masters degree a plus

Responsibilities

Attend practices/games of athletic events.
Game days and practices days could include School scheduled days off and holidays as well as weekends
Carry out patient specific rehabilitation programs
Maintaining the training room its cleanliness
Meet & communicate with the head athletic trainer on a daily basis
Maintaining accurate and up to date files for the following: Medical excuses and release forms; Initial injury/ accident report forms; Pre-season physical forms (in coordination with the Health Services Office); Daily log treatment; IMPACT baseline testing
Communicate athlete participation and clearance status with coaches
Prepare a list of students with Allergy and Medication issues for coaches
Maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with our health office and coaches, and keep proper inventory
Distribute water coolers and ice chest daily to each team (ability to lift a 10 gallon water cooler -approximate weight 65lbs)
Assist with athletic office duties should it be deemed necessary by the co-directors of athletics
Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered or redesigned as necessary.