Certified Athletic Trainer - Part Time
About The Position
The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, is seeking a part- time Certified Athletic Trainer. All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s Mission, Values & website . The Part-Time Certified Athletic Trainer position is a 3-month position February 23 - May 22, working Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, typically between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. This individual reports to the Director of Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer. Part-Time Chapin's Athletic Trainer will be: A professional who demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed. Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines. Should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation. Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to students, medical professionals, staff, and families. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in the given field.
- NATA BOC certification and NPI Number Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related course of study.
- Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.
Responsibilities
- Provide preventative care to The Chapin School student-athletes and support coaches by caring for athletes’ sports-related injuries.
- Administer clinical evaluations and subsequent treatment and rehabilitation programs.
- Assist Head Athletic Trainer with assessing, treating, and managing concussions utilizing the Sway System for concussion management.
- Partner with the athletic department regarding on-field protocols such as severe weather plans, concussion protocol, emergency action plans, etc.
- Supervise Middle and Upper School practices and home athletic contests.
- Verify, review, and organize student physicals, health records and parental release forms in conjunction with Head Athletic Trainer and School Nurse.
- Maintain a clean, professional, and welcoming training room.
- Work closely with the athletic department administration and head athletic trainer in determining safety and medical concerns for athletics events.
- Assist Head Athletic Trainer with the communication and implementation of special partnerships as it pertains to Sports Medicine and Sports Performance.
- Other responsibilities as determined by the Director of Athletics.
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Job Type
Part-time
