Athletic Trainer - Temporary Position - The Hill School

Athletic Trainer

The Hill School Mission: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Department: Athletics

Position Title: Athletic Trainer

Reports To: Medical Director and Athletic Director

Status: Exempt, Stipend, Temporary Position

Position Summary

The Hill School is seeking an Athletic Trainer with a start date of August 19, 2024, to cover a 12-week maternity leave and can work nights and weekends. This professional works with students under the direction of the Medical Director and Athletic Director, the Wellness Center, and coaches, to ensure student injuries receive prompt attention and care.

The Athletic Trainer helps coordinate and administer a comprehensive program of athletic training services for the interscholastic student athlete. This includes, but not limited to, the following: injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions and referring students and their parents when additional medical care is needed for injuries.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Primary focus of the Athletic Trainer includes but are not limited to the following:

• Use knowledge of sports-related injuries to diagnose and treat athletes, including referring them to the care of a doctor or other medical staff member.
• Act as a liaison between family physicians and specialists, the School, student-athletes, and their parents.
• Clearly document injuries, treatments, rehabilitation plans, and medical testing using Electronic Medical Record System (Medicat). Communicate rehabilitation needs to the strength and conditioning coach and athletic coaches as students are cleared to commence or restricted from strength and conditioning or athletic practices.
• Render athletic training services and/or treatments as part of a health care team
• Attend athletic practices and scheduled competition events to attend to any injured athletes during practice or competition. This may include some travel.
• Actively manage the School's concussion treatment program.
• Assist with inventory management and organization of supplies in the athletic trainer's room.
• Serve as a preceptor to West Chester University's CAATE accredited athletic training education program students.

Ideally, a candidate will possess at least 3 years of experience in athletic training. The Athletic Trainer will also be expected to meet the physical demands of this position such as walking, standing for extended periods of time, kneeling, bending, lifting, stretching, and climbing. Manual dexterity, visual acuity, and hearing abilities are all required to successfully perform this job. Experience and demonstrated success working with diverse student communities is preferred, but not required. A bachelor's degree and valid state license/certification and updated First Aid and CPR certification are required.

Attitude and Demeanor

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.