Head Athletic Trainer

Head Athletic Trainer

Full Time/ School Year 

Located in Portland, Maine, Cheverus High School is a Private Catholic College Preparatory School sponsored by the Society of Jesus. We seek to hire and retain faculty and staff members who are passionate and proficient in their fields, who understand and embrace our school’s mission, and who are committed to leading students in co-curricular activities. Successful candidates will demonstrate a capacity for professional collaboration and continued growth in their respective areas. We seek employees who desire to help us promote and live our Jesuit, Catholic tradition; however, employees do not need to be Catholic to work at Cheverus. Prospective employees who understand and support our mission to be an inclusive and diverse community are encouraged to apply.

Duties: 

• Develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program for Cheverus athletics. 
• Develop all sports medicine programs for Cheverus, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes.
• Provide athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away varsity football games. Varsity Football games supersedes home contests, if a conflict arises. For playoffs, the head ATC should travel with away teams if there is nothing else at home to cover.
• Act as a liaison between family physicians and specialists, athletes and their parents.
• Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.
• Assist the Wellness office in obtaining and managing physical examinations.
• Responsible for the formation of the Cheverus athletic training staff  training and supervision of assistant and student athletic trainers.
• Schedule and coordinate athletic training staff and students for coverage for team practices and athletic competitions.
• Assistant Athletic Director in the development of the sports medicine budget.
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program.
• Recordkeeping, documentation and maintaining accurate records of injuries, treatments and provide insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician. 
• Responsible for the organization, inventory, and requisition of all athletic training room supplies.  Requisition of equipment and/or supplies must be submitted to the Director of Athletics.
• Assists and advises the coaching staff regarding injury prevention, conditioning programs, and the selection, care and fitting of protective equipment.
• Clear and constant communication with the Wellness Office and School administrators regarding any injuries resulting in missed academic time for student athletes.
• Responsible for monitoring environmental hazards (i.e. Lightning, humidity levels, etc.)
• Provide athletic training coverage throughout each sport season, including weekend, holidays, and school vacations when necessary.
• Responsible for the care and cleanliness of the training room.
• To perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Student Activities.

Cheverus Tuition Discount:

Tuition Discount: This position qualifies for a dependent student tuition discount benefit of 50% during the first three years of employment and 100% thereafter.

To apply please visit our Employment Opportunities Page on our Cheverus High School Website. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree and 2-3 professional years experience in the field of Athletic Training.
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
• State of Maine Athletic Training Licensure
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others