Job Posting for: Temporary Athletic Trainer Position

About

Portsmouth Abbey School is a coeducational Catholic boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1926 by the English Benedictine Congregation, the School is located on a 525-acre campus along Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, less than 30 minutes south of Providence and 20 minutes from Newport. Portsmouth Abbey combines a classical education in the Catholic intellectual tradition with Benedictine values. With 350 students, the School believes that the love of learning leads to the desire for God, and that the quest for intellectual understanding propels students to the search for ultimate meaning. The School is known for encouraging students to engage passionately in academic and intellectual pursuits, innovative electives and extensive opportunities in athletics and the performing/visual arts as well as a commitment to service and a focus on things that matter. Students are inspired to become the next generation’s leaders, stewards, innovators and problem solvers all the while grounded in Benedictine values of love of God and neighbor, humility, hospitality and a desire to serve the common good.

Title:                            Athletic Trainer - Temporary

Department(s):            Athletics

Reports to:                  Athletic Director

FLSA Status:               Non-exempt; Full-Time; Staff

Job summary

This is a temporary position, under the supervision of the Athletic Director. The employee will organize the athletic training room, provide coverage for all home athletic contests and practices, and communicate with the coaching staff and the infirmary regarding student-athlete injuries.  In case of emergencies or special functions, this position could be called upon to report for work at any time. 

In the winter season, this would be a full-time position, working 2:30pm to 9:00pm, with varying hours on game days. During the Spring season the hours would shift to 2:30pm to 6:00pm with varying hours on game days. Work would include, but not be limited to:

• Provide first aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for Portsmouth Abbey student-athletes. The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referrals.
• Provide coverage at home events and practices (Monday-Saturday) from the winter sport season to the conclusion of the spring season.
• Maintain a line of communication with the infirmary and the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.
• Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
• Maintain a daily treatment log. Record injuries using Electronic Medical Recordkeeping software.
• Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment.
• Must wear appropriate PPE as needed.
• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.
• Must perform other assigned duties as a member of the athletics department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training (Master’s preferred).
• BOC certified.
• CPR/AED certification.
• RI Athletic Training License or eligible.
• Strength and conditioning background preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours when necessary.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment includes variations related to utilization of equipment.

Other Qualifications:

All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check prior to beginning employment.

Details of Staff position:

Salary:                                                  Commensurate with experience.

Temporary:                                           Hours vary by season

Contact:

            Interested applicants – please email resumes and cover letters to:

            hr@portsmouthabbey.org

About Portsmouth Abbey School

Portsmouth Abbey School is a coeducational Catholic boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1926 by the English Benedictine Congregation, the School is located on a 525-acre campus along Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, less than 30 minutes south of Providence and 20 minutes from Newport. Portsmouth Abbey combines a classical education in the Catholic intellectual tradition with Benedictine values. With 350 students, the School believes that the love of learning leads to the desire for God, and that the quest for intellectual understanding propels students to the search for ultimate meaning. The School is known for encouraging students to engage passionately in academic and intellectual pursuits, innovative electives and extensive opportunities in athletics and the performing and visual arts as well as a commitment to service and a focus on things that matter. Students are inspired to become the next generation’s leaders, stewards, innovators and problem solvers all the while grounded in Benedictine values of love of God and neighbor, humility, hospitality and a desire to serve the common good.

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