Head Athletic Trainer

Whitefield Academy • Smyrna, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Objectives: To oversee the sports medicine department at Whitefield Academy Key Responsibilities: Cover all athletic events and practices throughout the year Oversee the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the student athletes at Whitefield Academy Guide the direction of the sports medicine department Oversee one other certified athletic trainer on staff and a student athletic training program Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics Build a team of preferred doctors and trusted resources that we can partner with to refer our parents and students to when needed.

Requirements

• Current certification and licensure in athletic training
• Three to five years of post-undergraduate experience
• A history of leadership and a desire to lead others
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with students, coaches and parents
• Strong work ethic and a flexible schedule
• A strong desire to minister to and mentor students through the avenue of athletic training
• Technology literacy and proficiency (word processing, spreadsheet, e-mailing, internet use, presentation software, interactive board technology, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commit to living his/her life under the lordship of Christ
• Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ, and be a Christian role model in speech, actions, and attitudes, which contributes o the spiritual atmosphere of the school
• Believe and affirm the school’s Statement of Faith
• Commit to exhibiting Whitefield’s core value for our students to experience diversity that reflects the body of Christ and support the school’s diversity vision that aims at unity in Christ
• Demonstrate evidence of consistent spiritual activities such as worship at a local church, fellowship with the body of Christ, personal devotional time with the Lord, and individual study of scripture
• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in the nurturing of relationships with other staff members, students, families, and the community at large
• Be actively involved in a local church

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Cover all athletic events and practices throughout the year
• Oversee the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the student athletes at Whitefield Academy
• Guide the direction of the sports medicine department
• Oversee one other certified athletic trainer on staff and a student athletic training program
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
• Build a team of preferred doctors and trusted resources that we can partner with to refer our parents and students to when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time