Certified Athletic Trainer

VA Summary: Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years.  VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.

Job Title: Head Athletic Trainer

Reports To: Director of Health Services

Position Summary: Vermont Academy seeks a full-time certified, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Athletic Trainer to join our healthcare team. As a member of our Health Services and Athletic Departments, the certified Athletic Trainer will work with the sports medicine team in the planning, organization, direction, and execution of programs and procedures associated with the care and prevention of orthopedic injuries and management of other injuries and illnesses that impact our students’ health and wellness. Primary duties include supporting the school throughout the school year, including some school vacations and pre-season.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide education and serve as a resource on injury/illness prevention and wellness.
• Assist in providing training for faculty and staff on campus emergency procedures.
• Provide comprehensive athletic training care to our student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
• Maintain respectful communication, within the limits of confidentiality, between coaches, parents/guardians, medical professionals, Athletic Director, and nursing staff regarding student health matters. 
• Provide coverage for athletic contests, practice sessions, and Athletic Training clinic from the beginning of the fall sports season to the end of the spring season. 
• Maintain complete and accurate records of Athletic Training Clinic activities and pertinent medical data. 
• Assist in administering and reviewing our Concussion Care Program.
• Know rules, regulations, and best practices of sports governing bodies (ie NCAA, NFHS, NEPSAC) and state statutes and maintain, review, and practice them to ensure compliance.

Education/Certifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
• BOC certified
• VT state Athletic Training licensure or ability to attain before August 2025
• CPR/AED/First Aid, instructor certification preferred
• Ideally 3-5 years of experience working with student athletes, college or high school athletic training experience preferred
• Certification or strong background in strength and conditioning is preferred

Benefits:

• Compensation: full-time, 12 month salaried position, $45,000-$65,000
• Health and dental insurance, retirement plan
• Possibility for on-campus housing if desired
• Meals in dining hall included

Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Employment decisions are made at Vermont Academy without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Please apply to our posting by sending a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org and to Robyn Lantz, Director of Health Services,  rlantz@vermontacademy.org.