Athletic Trainer Float

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

9d•$26 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer provides services to student athletes under the direction of a program or department head or designee, in accordance with state athletic training practices. This full-time, onsite role floats among various schools around the South Shore and south of Boston. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift, and may be eligible for evening and weekend differentials. The role includes caring for athletic injuries; designing and implementing rehabilitation programs; assessing student-athletes’ health needs and determining safe return to sport participation; providing athletic training coverage for home and hosted contests as described by CCCAA bylaws; and administering emergency care and first aid. The Athletic Trainer also maintains injury reports, ensures proper use and fitting of athletic equipment, and maintains clinic documents, supplies, and the working environment. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related field. A master’s degree in a related field and 0–1 year of athletic trainer experience are preferred. A state athletic trainer license and state vehicle driver’s license are required. Basic Life Support certification and Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer credentials are preferred. A current Massachusetts driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation are required. The pay range is $25.50–$36.49 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related field.
State athletic trainer license.
State vehicle driver’s license.
Current Massachusetts driver’s license, a safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
Strong customer service skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field of study.
0–1 year of experience working as an athletic trainer.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credential from the Board of Certification of the Athletic Trainer.

Responsibilities

Care for athletic injuries.
Design and implement injury rehabilitation programs.
Assess student-athletes’ health needs, develop and execute plans of action, and determine when they can safely return to sport participation.
Provide athletic training coverage for home and hosted contests as described by CCCAA bylaws.
Administer emergency care and first aid.
Create and regularly update injury reports.
Ensure proper use and fitting of equipment such as helmets, shoulder pads, braces, and mouthpieces, including use of tape or wraps.
Maintain documents, supplies, and the working environment to support effective and efficient clinic operations.
Provide athletic training and student mentoring.