Job Overview: Seacrest Country Day School, a PS-12th grade independent, college preparatory school in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Athletic Trainer/Athletic Coordinator to join our athletic department. This dual role involves providing comprehensive athletic training services to our student-athletes and coordinating various aspects of the athletic program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sports medicine, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to promoting the health, safety, and success of our student-athletes.

Seacrest retains and recruits dynamic educators who value collaboration and partnerships, seek new, mission-appropriate methodologies, and love working with children.

Founded in 1983, Seacrest provides a safe, student-centered environment to educate a diverse community of students to become lifelong learners who pursue academic and personal excellence, physical well-being, creative achievement, and a commitment to social responsibility.

Our Mission: Seacrest Country Day School is committed to fueling intellectual engagement, teaching ownership of the educational experience, cultivating quality of character, and inspiring students to lead lives of significance.

Key Responsibilities:

Athletic Training:

• Provide preventative care, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for all athletic injuries and conditions.
• Develop and implement injury prevention programs and educational initiatives for student-athletes.
• Conduct pre-participation physical exams and coordinate medical referrals and follow-ups.
• Manage and maintain athletic training equipment and facilities, ensuring they are safe and in good condition.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all student-athletes.
• Develop and oversee emergency action plans for all athletic events and practices.
• Communicate effectively with coaches, parents, and healthcare professionals regarding the status and care of injured athletes.
• Attend all home athletic events and practices, providing on-site medical coverage.

Athletic Coordination:

• Assist the Director of Athletics in scheduling games, practices, and transportation for all athletic teams.
• Coordinate the use and maintenance of athletic facilities and equipment.
• Support the Director of Athletics in the retention of coaches and student-athletes.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of athletic department policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for all student-athletes and coaches.
• Promote and coordinate athletic department events, such as awards ceremonies and banquets.
• Ensure compliance with all school, conference, and FHSAA state athletic regulations and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and licensed as an athletic trainer in Florida.
• Previous experience as an athletic trainer, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of sports medicine, injury prevention, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, administrators, parents, and healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes.
• Valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in athletic program coordination or athletic administration.
• Familiarity with high school athletic programs and regulations.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time instructional position will start on August 1, 2024, for the 2024-25 academic year. Full-time employees are eligible for our competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance. All employees are eligible to participate in Seacrest’s 403(b) retirement program, Aflac, Legal Shield, and Teladoc.

• Seacrest Country Day School is an equal-opportunity employer.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are a required part of the Seacrest employment eligibility process.

About Seacrest Country Day School

Seacrest Country Day School fuels intellectual engagement, teaches ownership of the educational experience, cultivates quality of character, and inspires students to lead lives of significance. We are located in Naples, Florida. For more information on the school, visit our website at www.seacrest.org. https://www.seacrest.org/about/careers

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