Toronto, Ontario, Canada
New York, New York
Westport, Connecticut
Posted: 01-May-25
Location: Bronx, New York
Type: Full Time
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Start Date: August 11, 2025
Horace Mann School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled Assistant Athletic Trainer who can also serve as a Strength and Conditioning coach. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, Health and Physical Education. this is a full-time, 10-month staff position. The Assistant Athletic Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coach will be responsible for designing and implementing strength training programs, as well as providing athletic training services to support the health and well-being of athletes. This role combines the knowledge and expertise of strength training with injury prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery strategies. The expected annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000, with the final determination based on experience, education level and other job-related factors.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop individualized and group strength and conditioning programs based on athletes’ needs, goals, and sport-specific requirements.
Coverage of practice, home and away (as necessary) competitions for assigned sports, including responsibility over the football team.
Maintain comprehensive records of athletics injuries and treatments.
Perform athletic training duties, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Collaborate with coaches, medical staff, and other professionals to ensure the holistic well-being of athletes.
Monitor and evaluate athlete performance to track progress and adjust training programs accordingly.
Educate athletes on proper techniques, nutrition, injury prevention, and overall fitness.
Conduct injury evaluations and make return-to-play decisions in collaboration with the medical team.
Provide emergency care and first aid during practices and competitions when necessary.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of training, injuries, and rehabilitation progress.
Assist with equipment management and facility upkeep.
Stay current with the latest research and trends in strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and athletic training.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, or a related field.
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credentials through the Board of Certification (BOC).
Current CPR/AED certification.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in strength and conditioning and athletic training.
Strong knowledge of injury prevention, rehabilitation techniques, and recovery strategies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Passionate about helping athletes achieve their full potential and improve their overall performance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
Certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Experience with a variety of sports, including contact and non-contact sports.
Knowledge of nutrition, performance enhancement strategies, and mental skills training.
Experience with athletes across different age ranges and skill levels.
Horace Mann School is a coeducational, college preparatory independent day school for students from Nursery through grade 12. The School seeks to stretch the imagination, intellect and insight of its students while developing the moral characteristics that impart identity and purpose. We recognize as our core values: the Life of the Mind, Mature Behavior, Mutual Respect, a Secure and Healthful Environment, and a Balance between Individual Achievement and a Caring Community. These core values guide our decision-making and govern the implementation of our curriculum and programs across all divisions of Horace Mann School. In addition to its campuses in Manhattan and the Bronx, NY, the School also owns and maintains the John Dorr Nature Laboratory, a comprehensive outdoor education facility on 320 largely wooded acres in Washington, CT. One of the nation’s 10 largest independent day schools, as of September, 2024, the School enrolls 1,805 students from 145 zip codes, primarily representing Manhattan, The Bronx, New Jersey, Westchester and Connecticut. Approximately 55% of students identified as race other than white and/or as Hispanic/Latinx and 2% of students identify as international. Just under 50% of our students identify as girls and just under 50% of our students identify as boys. A third group expresses a different gender identity. Approximately 16% of our current students receive Financial Aid to attend Horace Mann. Thirty-seven percent of School administrators, teachers, and staff members identified as race other than white and/or as Hispanic/Latinx. Over the past five years, the School has recorded a 97% annual retention rate for students and a 92% retention rate for all employees. The school’s most recent $125 million bricks and mortar campaign has provided the Middle and Upper Divisions with newly constructed and renovated state of the art science and physical education facilities.
Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume, including all teaching and non-teaching related experience and cover letter to: employment@horacemann.org