ATHLETIC TRAINER AND ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, BU Academy - Boston University
BOSTON, MA
About the Job
Boston University Academy is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer / Assistant Athletic Director to beginin August 2024 (start date flexible). As the school’s Athletic Trainer, the primary responsibility is to workwith student athletes on the management, prevention, and recovery from injury. They will be present atpractices and games and will be expected to be the first responder in case of injury. As the AssistantAthletic Director, the primary responsibility will be to support the Athletic Director with theadministration of a growing athletic program in such duties as scheduling, purchasing, and supervision ofgames and coaches. This person will also be a part of the school’s health and safety team, involved instaff safety training, student health records management and protocols, and emergency responseprotocols. BUA staff and faculty are also involved in various aspects of school life, including advising,chaperoning trips and events, and leading extracurricular activities.
As the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, Boston UniversityAcademy (BUA) offers students who love learning both a traditional, caring independent schoolexperience and access to a broad range of university courses. In the eleventh and twelfth grades, studentsfollow their passions by regularly completing up to twelve courses from Boston University’sundergraduate curriculum. The school’s 233 students are curious, capable, and kind. They come from 55cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. 56% of students identify as students of color. 30% ofstudents are on financial aid — a reflection of BUA’s commitment to equity and access.
Boston University’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off.Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for graduate work at Boston University, andremission extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the BostonUniversity benefits page here.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, but candidatesof any experience level are welcome to apply. A successful candidate must be a certified Athletic Trainer.This person should have a passion and a desire for working with high school students, as well as the skillsto communicate with them effectively. The athletic training program is relatively new at BUA, so the idealcandidate will be someone with the energy and excitement to continue that development. As a part ofBoston University, this person will have the opportunity to take advantage of the athletic trainingresources of a Division 1 athletic program. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy workingwith colleagues in a collaborative environment, who are flexible and creative, who will fully engage in thelife of the school, and who are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.
To apply, please upload a resume, list of references (if available), and cover letter addressed to DerekDettorre, Director of Operations and Finance, and send any questions to buacareers@bu.edu.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.