Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Assistant Athletic Trainer performs responsible program building including planning and assisting in managing and directing the athletic training program.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Head Athletic Trainer to develop plans and schedule for providing athletic training coverage at all practices and interscholastic athletic events.
• Perform athletic training evaluation and treatment of a variety of injuries.
• Recommend and supervise rehabilitation programs for student-athletes
• Assist with home and away event athletic training coverage
• Communicate with students and families regarding injuries, evaluations, treatment, and rehab programs
• Teach Physical Education classes

General Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate documentation of injuries, evaluations, treatment, and rehab programs.
• Establish a working relationship with school nursing staff
• Maintain and update athletic training room equipment
• Build relationships with local universities who partner and provide AT students

Qualifications and Expectations

• Must be BOC certified and possess state athletic training licensure, certification or registration.
• Have transportation to get themselves to off-site practices and contests
• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends
• Ability to carry 50 pounds
• Ability to be outside for prolonged periods of time in a variety of weather conditions
• Willingness to be van and golf car trained

Shipley and Its Commitment to Equity

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity, and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, a victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

Additional Opportunities

In addition to this position, Shipley seeks talented new colleagues across a host of full- and part-time positions ranging from teaching to coaching, to staff support. Go to shipleyschool.org/about/employment to learn more.