The Life

Ever wish you could go back to your hockey prep school days? What if we told you that you could? This time, you’ll be the one keeping players healthy, safe, and ready to dominate on the ice.

We’re hiring for a Team Trainer to join our elite hockey development program at Tahoe Hockey Academy. If you’re passionate about ice hockey sports medicine, player wellness, and the game of hockey, this is your dream job.

The Role

As a Team Trainer, you’re the guardian of player health and wellness. You’ll live on campus in your own private studio attached to your team’s residential floor, serving as both a residential counselor and the medical safety expert who keeps our athletes performing at their peak.

Your responsibilities include:

• Medical Safety & Wellness: Monitor player health, manage injuries, coordinate medical care, and ensure all athletes are physically ready to compete. You’re the first line of defense when something doesn’t feel right.
• On-Ice Support: Be present on the bench during games and practices to assist players with injuries, equipment issues, and any immediate medical needs.
• Family Communication: Serve as a key point of contact for families regarding player health, medical updates, and wellness concerns. You’ll keep parents informed and reassured.
• Domestic Support: Collaborate with the team manager to help students with day-to-day needs, both on campus and on the road—from nutrition to recovery to general well-being.
• Residential Life: Live on your team’s floor during the week and throughout the school year, providing mentorship, supervision, and a caring presence for your players.
• Travel Companion: Hit the road with your team for every away game, tournament, and showcase—you’ll be there to manage medical needs, support players, and ensure their safety and wellness on and off the ice.

The Location

Let’s talk about perks: we live where other people vacation. Our campus is nestled in an area known for world-class outdoor recreation, stunning scenery, and a lifestyle that blends hard work with epic adventure. Whether you’re into skiing, hiking, mountain biking, or just enjoying fresh air and good vibes, this location has it all.

What We’re Looking For

• Recent college grad (or someone early in their career) with a background in athletic training, sports medicine, kinesiology, or a related field
• Former hockey prep school or academy student is a huge plus—you understand the demands and culture of elite youth hockey
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain certification)
• Strong communication skills—you can talk to players, parents, and coaches with equal ease
• Detail-oriented and proactive—you anticipate problems before they happen
• Calm under pressure and quick on your feet (literally and figuratively)
• Someone who genuinely cares about young athletes and wants to help them succeed
• Interest in a long-term career as a trainer, strength coach, sports medicine professional, or in a related field

Why This Job Rocks

• Live where people vacation: Seriously, our location is incredible. Work hard, play harder.
• Your own private studio: Attached to your team’s floor, giving you space, privacy, and convenience.
• Travel with the team: Road trips, tournaments, showcases—you’ll be on the bench and in the action.
• Entry-level opportunity with real growth potential: Perfect for launching a career in sports medicine or training.
• Make a difference: You’re not just taping ankles—you’re keeping elite athletes healthy and helping them chase their dreams.
• Relive the hockey life: If you loved your hockey prep school experience, this is your chance to be part of it again—with purpose, impact, and a paycheck.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re a passionate, caring, hockey-minded professional who wants to combine your love of sports medicine with meaningful work, we want to hear from you. This isn’t just a job—it’s a lifestyle, a community, and a chance to shape the next generation of elite hockey players.

We’re hiring, so bring your skills, your energy, and your love for the game.

Apply today and get ready to live the hockey prep school dream—this time, as the person keeping everyone healthy and in the game.

Please email your resume and professional references to paul.otis@tahoehockeyacademy.com.

About Tahoe Hockey Academy

At Tahoe Hockey Academy, we don't just train hockey players—we develop well-rounded individuals who excel as Students, Athletes, and Citizens. Our comprehensive approach ensures that every young person who walks through our doors grows in all aspects of life, prepared to make a positive impact on and off the ice.Nestled at 6,200 feet in the stunning Lake Tahoe region, our academy offers more than high-altitude training advantages. The mountain environment builds mental toughness, fosters deep friendships, and creates perspective. Here, surrounded by natural beauty and a supportive community, student-athletes discover their full potential.On the ice, we pursue excellence relentlessly. Our elite training program develops technical mastery, tactical intelligence, and competitive drive. But we do it the right way—with respect for the game, opponents, and officials. Our athletes learn that how you compete matters as much as the outcome.Every decision we make reflects our core values. We celebrate effort over outcome, teamwork over individual glory, and growth over perfection. Our culture demands that student-athletes show up with integrity, treat others with respect, and hold themselves... accountable.We prepare young people to be leaders in their communities. Through service, accountability, and positive example, our student-athletes learn that their actions have impact. We instill values of character, trust, and integrity that guide them to become citizens who contribute meaningfully to the world around them.Academic excellence is the foundation of everything we do. We believe that strong minds create strong athletes. Our partnership with exceptional local schools ensures that education is never sacrificed for athletics. We teach our student-athletes discipline, time management, and the critical thinking skills that lead to success in the classroom and beyond.The high school years are a pivotal point in a student-athlete's life. The Tahoe Prep Academy is an innovative way to incorporate the pursuit of hockey development along with achieving academic success. Whether in pursuit of future NCAA opportunities in the classroom, or on the ice, it is imperative that the emphasis is applied to individual development during these formidable years.Our Academy's model is to provide an environment that eliminates the time, logistics, and frustration associated with balancing hockey training, and educational advancement. Our goal is to encourage, to support and partner with our students in order to develop their mental, physical, athletic and scholastic development.As a student-athlete at Tahoe Prep Academy, our students reside in our dorm facilities, attend college-prep high school classes, and train and practice up to five times a week. By providing all of these vital components within one program eliminates the hurdles associated with long drive times to practice, late study hours, homeschooling options, or living with unfamiliar billets.Through our unique leadership development, life skills and cerebral training, our student-athletes will be prepared for life’s future challenges after graduation and to succeed at the next level.

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