Reports to: Director of Athletics

Position Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer, under the guidance of the Director of Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer, will oversee the health and well-being of student-athletes participating on our 30+ athletic teams across the Middle and Upper Schools. A successful candidate will understand and embrace the mission of Perkiomen School, possess a high-level of personal integrity, possess the ability to keep and maintain confidential health records of students, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills. We are committed to providing an athletic environment that emphasizes hard work and character development, promotes teamwork and sportsmanship, and allows our students to risk becoming their best.

Essential Functions:

1. Under the guidance of the Director of Athletics, work with students, parents, faculty, coaches, health center personnel, and administrators as a member of the athletic department administrative team
2. Obtains the ability to effectively evaluate, diagnose and treat athletic injuries and illnesses.
3. Obtains the ability to provide emergency care
4. Develop and demonstrate rehabilitation programs
5. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks at a time.
6. Strong communication with the Head Athletic Trainer.
7. Ability to think critically and make independent decisions.
8. Help develop and implement a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan related to athletics and athletic competitions
9. Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments for student-athletes
10. Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the Student Health Center staff and work in conjunction with school health officials
11. Ensure that all coaches have up to date CPR and AED certifications
12. Maintain current relationships with outside specialists to better assist our student-athletes through the injury diagnosis and rehabilitation processes
13. Work alongside the Director of Strength and Conditioning to ensure student-athletes are being supported through prevention and rehabilitation programs
14. Work alongside the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics on the athletic training budget and help maintain relationships with area vendors
15. Update and communicate safety plans seasonally, including but not limited to severe weather protocol, lightning, heat, cold, and other safety concerns
16. Implement the school’s concussion protocol, which includes monitoring symptoms, communicating with teachers about Return to Learning status and communicating with coaches about Return to Sport Status.
17. On-site point of contact for athletic training for all home athletic events throughout the school year.
18. The ability to occasionally travel with athletic teams to major sporting events and national tournaments.
19. Work alongside the athletic department to ensure compliance with all league and PAISAA (Pennsylvania Independent School Athletic Association) requirements and bylaws
20. In line with other faculty positions at a boarding school, perform duties as assigned by the Student Life Office pertaining to dorm coverage and weekend duties
21. Complete any other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

About Perkiomen School

Independent, coeducational boarding and day school grades 6-12 with boarding in grades 6-12. Located in Greater Philadelphia (Montgomery County) with easy access to the Lehigh Valley and the New York metropolitan area. **About the School Perkiomen School, located in Pennsylvania, is a private, boarding and day school inspiring students in grades 6-12 and post-graduates to risk becoming their best. Perkiomen is the only college preparatory school in the Mid-Atlantic that balances the search for a fulfilling life with the demands of the new economy. Merging a liberal arts foundation with a future-focused approach, we are evolving education. With a close-knit community that celebrates diversity, ambition, and empathy, Perkiomen's innovative educational model gives students a distinct competitive edge in their academics, careers, and lives. **The Academic Options: 30 AP® classes. Outstanding arts programs. Three Institutes - Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneur, and Medical. **The Personal Experience: A faculty-student ratio of 7:1. Average class size of 11. A culture of caring teachers who know you and will inspire you to risk becoming your best. **The People: Students w...ho are here because they want to excel. Globally diverse with 22 countries represented. Differences are not just affirmed but celebrated and cultivated. A trusted community that feels like a family. **The Sports: Interscholastic competition starting in sixth grade. An opportunity for every athlete at every level. Championships and opportunity for recruitment. Recent graduates playing at Division I, II & III colleges, and universities. **The College Support: Three full-time college counselors. On-site testing. More than 120 colleges and universities visiting every year. Personalized approach to find your right-fit university. **The Place: 185 lovely acres. Beautiful buildings, historic and new. On-site Innovation Center. Expansive playing fields, a pool, and home-away-from-home residence halls. Two hours from New York City and one hour from Philadelphia. **The Financial Aid: More than $6 million in scholarships and financial assistance available. **The Workplace: Eclectic and energetic faculty and staff work, live, and breath the educational experience. This community engages in formal and in-formal professional development. Faculty and staff have access to a well-equipped fitness center, multiple music and art facilities, and a Carnegie Library for personal use. The rural-suburban town has options for community members at all life/career stages. Within five minutes of campus there are grocery stores, several top-flight gyms, and restaurants. A quick 30-minute drive opens doors to skiing, hiking, foodie options, and luxury shopping. The work community quickly becomes a home. Perkiomen School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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