Latin School of Chicago seeks a full-time Athletic Trainer to support our student athletes. This is a 10-month position starting the second week of August, 2025.
Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence.
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic training services to middle school and upper school student-athletes. This includes assisting existing athletic training staff with game and practice site coverage, injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and daily athletic training room duties. This role collaborates with other members of the athletic training staff, the Athletic Department, coaches, parents, and healthcare professionals to ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Injury Prevention & Care:
Develop and implement injury prevention programs
Provide immediate care for injuries sustained during practices and competitions
Apply therapeutic modalities, as needed
Evaluation & Rehabilitation:
Assess injuries
Develop and oversee rehabilitation programs
Monitor and document athlete progress
Return-to-Play Decisions:
Collaborate with medical professionals to determine safe return-to-play timelines
Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and coaches regarding injury status
Emergency Preparedness:
Implement emergency action plans for athletic events, when necessary
Ensure compliance with safety protocols during practices and competitions
Record Keeping & Compliance:
Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs using SportsWare
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited program
Master’s degree from a professional athletic training program, accredited by CAATE (if certified after 2022)
Certifications:
Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Illinois
Current CPR and First Aid certifications
Experience:
Experience in secondary school athletic training preferred, but not required
3 or more years in athletic training
Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in using athletic training software and technology
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, and move quickly during practices and events
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
Work Environment:
This position requires working in various environments, including athletic fields, gyms, and locker rooms. This includes off-site home venues. Evening and weekend hours are often required to accommodate practice and game schedules.
Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.
Since 1888, Latin has been committed to academic excellence in an environment that creates a life-long love of learning and supports students as they pursue their passions. Our school is home to students from throughout the city and suburbs and we value the variety of experiences that they bring to our learning environment. “Of Chicago” is more than a part of our school’s name – those words help to define the school itself.