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Stoneleigh-Burnham School Athletic Trainer in Greenfield, Massachusetts
Athletic Trainer
Greenfield, MA
Stoneleigh-Burnham School, an independent boarding and day school for girls in grades 7-12 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, seeks a part-time certified Athletic Trainer.
Located in the Pioneer Valley, a short drive from the Five College Consortium (UMass Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst College), Stoneleigh-Burnham is the only girls’ school in New England to offer the IB Diploma Programme and attracts students from the local area and around the world. Our mission centers around helping our students discover and use their authentic voices. Employees who thrive at SBS are collaborative and dynamic colleagues excited by professional growth, are deeply passionate about education, and are committed to fostering an inclusive community.
Stoneleigh-Burnham School seeks a certified Athletic Trainer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports medicine and a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of athletes. As a certified Athletic Trainer, you will work closely with coaches and athletes to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries, as well as provide rehabilitation and support services.
Responsibilities:
Injury Prevention:
Design and implement injury prevention programs tailored to specific sports and individual athlete needs.
Conduct assessments to identify potential risk factors and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Educate athletes, coaches, and staff on proper techniques and practices to reduce the risk of injury.
Work with Athletic Director, Coaches and Medical Staff to implement ImPACT testing and concussion protocol
Injury Evaluation and Treatment:
Provide immediate care for injuries sustained during training or competition.
Conduct thorough evaluations to assess the severity and nature of injuries.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and medical guidelines.
Coordinate with team physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for athletes.
Rehabilitation:
Oversee the rehabilitation process for injured athletes, including designing and implementing exercise programs, monitoring progress, and adjusting treatment as needed.
Provide hands-on support and guidance to athletes throughout the rehabilitation process, addressing any concerns or challenges they may face.
Collaborate with strength and conditioning coaches to facilitate a safe and effective return to play.
Record Keeping and Documentation:
Maintain accurate and detailed records of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress for each athlete.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and medical best practices in documentation and record keeping.
Emergency Response:
Be prepared to respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies during practices, games, or other athletic events.
Implement emergency action plans and protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of athletes at all times.
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
Current certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
State licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Athletic Trainer.
CPR/AED certification.
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Experience working with athletes of all ages and skill levels is preferred.
Applications:
Please send cover letter, resume, and references to: employment@sbschool.org or click on ‘Apply for this Position’
In order to achieve our mission of preparing students to actively engage a diverse and inclusive world we must first emulate the values we hope to instill in our students. Stoneleigh-Burnham School is committed to increasing the diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences — of our faculty, staff, and student community.
Stoneleigh-Burnham School strives to hire and support an inclusive community of employees; candidates from communities that are statistically and systemically underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply. Stoneleigh-Burnham School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Our Mission:
Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an academic community that fosters an international perspective. We inspire girls to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover her best self and graduate with confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge that her voice will be heard.
To learn more about Stoneleigh-Burnham School, please visit our website: sbschool.org