• Establish an effective athletic training program for high school and middle school athletics.

• Provide 1st aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for Academy student-athletes. The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referral.

• Provide coverage at home events and practices for all three athletics seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring).

• Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons.

• Maintain a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.

• Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods.

• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.

• Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their

  student-athlete.

• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.

• Maintain a daily treatment log.

• Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory. Provide the Athletic Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.

• Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment.

• Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads or braces.

• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks

• Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school’s

  coaching staff.

• Enthusiastic in working with teenage athletes.

• Maintains appropriate training and certification

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: 

  • Bachelor's Degree.

  • BOC Certification or BOC Certificate Candidate.

  • MA Athletic Training Licensure.

  • CPR/AED First Aid Certification.

  • Member of NATA.

• SPIRITUAL MATURITY: Recognizing that LCA is strongly committed to the historic Christian faith, we expect that candidates will subscribe to the Academy’s Statement of Faith, Standards for Christian Living and be active participants in a Christian congregation. 

ENVIRONMENT

LCA is a grade 6-12, independent college preparatory school that exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by developing intellectual ability, nurturing spiritual and moral growth, encouraging creativity, and instilling a desire to serve God and others. 

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, DCA/FSA, and PFML). Additional professional development and professional association dues while employed per the Employee Handbook.