Career Center

The Village School of Naples continues to grow and is accepting resumes for an Assistant Athletic Director & Athletic Trainer for the 2022-2023 School Year who will be invested in the success of our student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer will work with medical professionals and coaches to evaluate athletes' condition, establish plans for diet, fitness, and treatment, and track progress towards health and fitness goals. You should be motivated to assist student-athletes, coaches, and families realize their potential and possess a strong understanding of sports-related injuries and treatments. 

To be a successful Athletic Trainer, you should be committed to ensuring all athletic activities are following all health and safety guidelines as well as ensuring student-athletes accomplish their health and fitness goals and receive the proper training and treatment. You should be caring, knowledgeable, and passionate about the success of your athletes.

The Athletic Trainer will also teach strength and conditioning classes and have responsibilities as a part-time Assistant Athletic Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with coaches, student-athletes, and medical professionals to evaluate the player condition.
• Work with coaches and athletic staff to ensure all athletic activities are following all current health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain the comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans.
• Speaking to coaches, family members, and student-athletes to set health and fitness goals.
• Designing training and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes.
• Using knowledge of sports-related injuries to diagnose and treat student-athletes.
• Referring student-athletes to another doctor or other medical staff members.
• Assisting and monitoring injured student-athletes as they heal and progress towards recovery.
• Maintaining records relating to student-athlete condition and training, diet, and treatment plans.
• Handling clerical tasks, such as maintaining inventory, assisting with budgets, or restocking supplies.
• Teach strength and conditioning classes.
• Assist the AD with practice and game day set up.
• Assist the AD with sports information.
• Assist the AD with various equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and a valid certification. Must be able to obtain state licensure.
• CSCS Certification a plus.
• Independent school experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the challenges student-athletes may face, proper nutrition, sports injuries, and treatment options.
• Understanding of first-aid treatments, massage, and physical therapy techniques and equipment.
• Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive.
• Demonstrate strong support for the stated learning philosophy of The Village School. Workshops and extra study may be required to ensure a thorough understanding of the philosophy.
• Spoken and written language skills must be strong and representative of an educated professional.
• Must be able to articulate their faith and support the school’s Christian environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills.
• Physical Requirements: Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table. Must be able to work in outdoor conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The Village School is an independent school that respects, embraces, and celebrates diversity in its curriculum, student body, and staff.  The Village School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other status protected by applicable law, in the admission of students or in the administration of its educational program.