Head Athletic Trainer

Position

Head Athletic Trainer

Full-time, Exempt, 12 months

Reports to: Athletic Director

General Responsibilities:

The Athletic Trainer will manage the day-to-day sports medicine operations for Village Christian School including, but not limited to: injury prevention, evaluation, management, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education of student-athletes, and other health care administration duties under the direction of the Team Physician and in consultation Physical Therapists and other qualified medical personnel.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services for the VCS athletic department as directed by Athletic Director, including attendance at scheduled team practices, home and away competitions, and school events as necessary. Services include coordinating and delivering athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation to student-athletes.
• The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the after school Athletic Training class which includes mentoring and supervising high school student assistants, uploading grades, and organizing the athletic training class’ yearly events. 
• Coordinate and schedule athletic training staff coverage for athletic events.
• Coordinate team physician coverage for home football games.
• Coordinate yearly on-campus sports physicals.
• Communicate athlete progress to other athletic training staff, physicians, strength and conditioning staff, coaches, and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Communicate return-to-learn and return-to-play protocols with the school nurse and other school staff as appropriate.
• Maintain medical documentation records on injuries and treatments and complete accident reports.
• Comply with OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens.
• Order and maintain medical supplies and clinical equipment, including upkeep of yearly equipment calibrations.
• Document and upkeep of coaches’ yearly certification requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Village Christian School seeks to hire only employees with a vibrant Christian faith. Successful candidates will possess experience in:

• Providing a Christ Centered education that integrates seamlessly and winsomely with their content area
• Has a dynamic, growing faith and is a spiritual role model for students
• Maintains a commitment to the schools statement of faith in action and belief
• Skills in selecting and using appropriate technology for productivity and instruction
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer
• In good standing with NATABOC
• CPR/AED and first aid certification
• High school athletic training experience is preferred
• Submit application, cover letter, and resume

This position reports directly to the Athletic Director and is a 12 month, full time position.

Village Christian School is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to any protected basis under federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws for Christian school employers. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the Human Resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000