What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer at Phillies Baseball Academy Camps position at ESF Camps?
Phillies Baseball Academy is one of the longest running and largest summer camp programs in Major League Baseball. Join our team to help inspire young athletes, work with an outstanding team of youth coaches, and develop professional skills to advance your career.
The Athletic Trainer ensures the health and safety of all on-site campers and Team members; obtains and maintains health records and documents; administers basic first aid and medications and responds to emergencies as necessary.
Dates & Locations
- June 15 to June 18 at Penn Charter School (Philadelphia, PA)
- August 10 to August 14 at Newtown-Edgmont Little League (Newtown Square, PA)
Requirements:
- Education & Certifications:
- Valid license as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
- CPR/AED Certification is required.
- Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certifications (preferred).
- Experience:
- Athletic Training experience or other experience working with children.
- Proven success in working with children and young adults with medical conditions, including food allergies, diabetes, and seizure disorders.
- Proven success in working with children and young adults with special needs and/or disabilities.
- Schedule Commitment: Phillies Baseball Academy Camps run for 9 weeks from the middle of June through the middle of August. Schedules are flexible, with most team members working two to six weeks throughout the summer.
- Hours: 8:15 am to 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Required Training: Complete all required Phillies Baseball Academy, ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
- Dress Code: Maintain the "Phillies Baseball Academy Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Provide Care: Provide medical care for campers as needed. Administer appropriate care in compliance with ESF Standards, Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures.
- Teach & Inspire: Educate Team members on health and safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to, basic first aid, Epi-Pen, and rescue inhaler administration, and serve as a resource for emergency response procedures.
- Teamwork: Work effectively with co-workers as a team and collaborate on various responsibilities
- Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.
- Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
- Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
- Adhere to all company policies.
- Communication:
- Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.
- Serve as a liaison between ESF Camps and parents/guardians - Assist parents and Team members with medical and health questions.
Extra Perks:
- Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
- Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports directly to and takes direction from the Field Manager regarding daily camp operations.
- Reports directly to and takes direction from the Director of Nursing and Camp Medical Doctor regarding athletic training practice.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
- Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.
This job description is subject to change at any time.