South Kent School seeks a highly motivated Athletic Trainer to support our nationally recognized athletic programs and school community. This position will be one of two athletic trainers working together to take care of approximately 140 student-athletes. South Kent School has four high-level programs: ice hockey, basketball, soccer, and lacrosse. Ice hockey has four teams (18U, 16U, and 15O) that all compete at a AAA travel level. Our 18U team also competes in the Prep Hockey Conference. We have two basketball teams and two soccer teams. Our Prep Basketball and Prep Soccer teams both compete within NEPSAC. The Development teams still have a competitive schedule and feed into our Prep teams. Many of our athletes go on to play at prestigious Division I schools, and some of them will play professionally. We also have other sports offerings for our students to participate in, including mountain biking, cross country, golf, and a third basketball team (equivalent to JV).

Responsibilities:

• Provide athletes with prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Provide documentation of injuries and illnesses.
• Assist for medical coverage of home practices, home games, and travel with hockey as necessary.
• Assist in coordinating concussion baseline testing and any follow up testing per concussion protocol.
• Assist as a liaison between students and their families, physicians, health center, coaches, or other support staff.
• Educate the athletes on their injuries or other questions they may have.
• Work in coordination with the Health Department to cover administrative tasks, which may include managing the budget, ordering supplies, reviewing EAP and policies/procedures, and reviewing standing orders.
• Willing to travel and work extended hours, including during weekends and breaks.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Exhibit excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a high degree of cultural competency and working with diverse populations.
• Drive for medical appointments.
• Assess and treat faculty injuries.
• Invest in the community and participate in the lives of our students outside of the classroom.
• Attends meetings as required and appropriate.
• Assist with afternoon athletic, co-curricular, and/or academic activities.
• Dorm and evening duties
• Public passenger endorsement
• Weekend duties as designated by the School
• Community Life
• Cardinal Saturdays
• Campus jobs
• Formal meal supervision
• Observes and enforces the School's policies and regulations.
• Maintains qualifications for employment in accordance with institutional and accreditation guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training
• BOC certified
• CPR/AED certification
• Connecticut athletic training license or eligible
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexible hours when necessary
• Must have experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred
• Demonstrate support for South Kent’s commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

About South Kent School

South Kent School, established in 1923, is a college preparatory school for boys in grades 9 through 12, nestled in the hills of picturesque northwestern Connecticut. South Kent School prepares young men to succeed in college and thrive as thoughtful and engaged citizens in a rapidly changing and intensely competitive world. Guided by our mission, South Kent School’s academic, athletic, and community life programs work together to develop thriving young men. Using our contemporary expertise in male adolescent education, we are constantly evolving and adapting our instruction to ensure we are providing students with the skills and developing the character they will need to succeed in college and the world beyond. Features of South Kent School: Unique block schedule designed to focus on South Kent School’s characteristics of a thriving young man: critical thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience & agility, spiritual awareness & mindfulness, and collaboration. 550-acre campus A strong international student presence offering unique opportunities for cross-cultural learning and the development of international contacts. High performance athletic programs that foster an... overall environment of physical and mental fitness. Principles of Learning: South Kent School’s Principles of Learning create a unifying framework by which we understand how to teach our students effectively. Through these principles, the faculty guide students in an adaptive and supportive environment to grow in mind, body, and spirit: Boys learn best when their instruction is differentiated to their individual physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Boys learn best in a loving, supportive community where they have meaningful relationships with inspiring and dedicated adults. Boys learn best when skills are developed as the building blocks toward mastery. Boys learn best when they experience their curriculum through vivid and intense activities with frequent practice and thoughtful feedback. Boys learn best through self-reflection, resulting in a deep understanding of their learning and their value within the community. Boys learn best through healthy habits of mind that build a strong sense of self and character. Boys learn best when they imagine, innovate, and create in a community founded on tradition and values.

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