Athletic Trainer - Part time/Full time

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Posted: 24-Jun-26

Location: Hartford, Connecticut

Type: Full Time

Categories:

Other

Preferred Education:

4 Year Degree

Watkinson School, offering inventive learning to Hartford and surrounding communities since

1881, seeks a part-time or full-time Athletic Trainer to lead the School’s sports medicine program

and provide athletic training services for all Upper and Middle School students. The Athletic

Trainer, providing coverage for grades 6-12, will work under the direction of the Athletic Director

to advance the needs of the school’s overall athletic program.

For full-time candidates, this is an academic, school-year position and therefore includes paid

time off in accordance with the school schedule, including school vacations and summer break.

As a full-time role, this position may also include academic responsibilities, such as teaching,

advising, or monitoring student activities. Part-time applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care for student-athletes
• Evaluate injuries, provide treatment, and develop rehabilitation programs
• Assess, treat, and manage concussions
• Maintain accurate medical records of students’ injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Review student health records and consent forms in partnership with the school nurse
  
  

and athletic department to assess eligibility

• Partner with the athletic department in developing severe weather plans and emergency
  
  

action plans

• Maintain a clean, professional and welcoming training room
• Manage sports medicine inventory and budgetary items
• Prepare game sites for practice and competition
• Prepare medical kits for off campus competition
• Provide practice and game coverage of the middle school and high school athletic programs
• Train coaches and educate parents about preventive safety precautions regarding
  
  

concussion, cardiac arrest, and heat illness

• Administer ImPACT concussion testing
• Instruct CPR/AED/First Aid classes for coaching staff and faculty
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field
• NATABOC certification
• CT state licensure or eligibility
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to work in a self-directed setting
  
  

Other Preferred Qualifications

• CSCS, PES or other strength and conditioning-related certification
• Previous Middle/High School experience
  
  

Watkinson School is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We

seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. This position begins August, 2026. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a letter of interest, resume, and a minimum of three references.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field
• NATABOC certification
• CT state licensure or eligibility
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to work in a self-directed setting
  
  

Other Preferred Qualifications

• CSCS, PES or other strength and conditioning-related certification
• Previous Middle/High School experience
  
  

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