Athletic Trainer

Position Overview: DA Athletics seeks a life-changing educator who will join the sports medicine department and provide athletic healthcare services to student-athletes in grades 7th-12th. In alignment  with the mission of the school - to prepare each student to live a moral, happy, and productive life - the athletic trainer will keep the experience and development of student-athletes at the center of all goals. This position reports to the Director of Athletics. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Practice within the parameters of the North Carolina Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners, and follow both the Standards of Practice set forth by the Board of Certification and the Code of Ethics set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. 

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the staff athletic trainers and under the supervision of an overseeing physician within the six domains of practice, including, but not limited to: 

• Risk Reduction, Wellness, and Health Literacy

• Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis

• Critical Incident Management

• Therapeutic Intervention

• Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility

Required Qualifications: 

• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer in Good Standing 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training required 

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the state of North Carolina

• CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care certification

Recommended Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of experience within collegiate athletics or secondary schools 

• Experience working with adolescent athletes in a scholastic setting

• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems (EMR) and injury documentation 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, including strength and conditioning staff, physicians, emergency response personnel, and school staff

• Strong communication, prioritization and organization skills in a dynamic environment. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• This job will require physical and time demands consistent with the field of athletic training 

• Afternoon, evening, and occasional weekend hours aligned with athletic schedules

• Multi-site coverage across several indoor and outdoor venues 

• Collaborative and team-oriented athletics department. Candidates are expected to embed themselves in everyday school life.

• Assist the Athletic Director as requested 

How to Apply

Candidates should include a cover letter, resume, and three references with this application. 

Our School: 

Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,267 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of Durham Academy education is to prepare for a moral, happy and productive life. DA’s Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Diversity, Equity, and Engagement Mission Statement

Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.

(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)

Our Employment Policy

Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This position is open until filled.