Certified Athletic Trainer

The Chapin School•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, is seeking a Full-Time Certified Athletic Trainer for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a 10-month position, working Monday through Friday, typically between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays as needed. The role involves providing preventative care, clinical evaluations, treatment, and rehabilitation for student-athletes, as well as supporting coaches and collaborating with the athletic department on various protocols. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining the training room, managing health records, and assisting with the oversight of fitness facilities.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in the given field.
NATA BOC certification and NPI Number Required
NYS Licensure
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related course of study.
Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.
Knowledge about a large range of medical problems.
Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals.
Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
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.
Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Nice To Haves

Certified Strength and Conditioning Certification (CSCS) preferred.

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.
Assist with oversight and maintenance of Fitness Studio.
Assist Head Athletic Trainer with emergency equipment check and inventory management.
Other responsibilities as determined by the Director of Athletics.