Alexandria, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Posted: 09-Mar-26
Location: West Newton, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: $51,000 - $58,500
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About Us
The Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. Our mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. The Fessenden School offers state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of boys.
Position Summary
The Athletic Trainer is a skilled, compassionate, and proactive health professional who supports boys in Grades 5–9 through comprehensive athletic health care and performance oversight. This individual plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of student-athletes while helping to cultivate resilience, accountability, and healthy habits.
The Athletic Trainer leads and manages the School’s athletic training program, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return-to-play protocols, and health education. Working closely with the Director of Athletics, coaches, the Health Center, families, and outside medical professionals, the Athletic Trainer ensures that athletic participation aligns with best practices in sports medicine and the School’s core values of honesty, compassion, and respect.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Protect and Care for Student-Athletes:
- Provide on-site injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for all student-athletes in Grades 5–9.
- Develop individualized treatment and return-to-play plans in alignment with established medical protocols.
- Make appropriate physician referrals and maintain communication with outside medical providers.
- Coordinate concussion baseline testing, education, management, and return-to-play decisions.
Lead Athletic Health Programming:
- Design and oversee a comprehensive athletic health care program that prioritizes safety, injury prevention, and long-term wellness.
- Coordinate CPR, AED, and concussion awareness training for faculty and staff.
- Promote best practices in strength training and supervise safety protocols in the fitness/weight room.
- Educate students on injury prevention, hydration, recovery strategies, and responsible training habits.
Build Relationships:
- Develop strong, trusting relationships with student-athletes that promote accountability and self-advocacy.
- Partner closely with coaches to support athletes’ development while maintaining appropriate medical boundaries.
- Maintain clear and proactive communication with families regarding injuries, recovery plans, and expectations.
Collaborate Across Departments:
- Maintain consistent communication with the Health Center regarding athletic injuries and follow-up care.
- Coordinate athletic trainer coverage for all home games, tournaments, and special events.
- Work collaboratively with the Athletic Department to support seasonal transitions and departmental initiatives.
Manage Operations and Resources:
- Oversee and organize medical forms, emergency action plans, and permission-to-treat documentation.
- Purchase, inventory, and maintain athletic training supplies and first aid kits.
- Manage and adhere to the athletic training budget responsibly and efficiently.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional athletic training facility.
Integrate Core Values:
- Model and reinforce the School’s core values of honesty, compassion, and respect in all interactions.
- Help student-athletes navigate setbacks and injuries with resilience, integrity, and growth mindset.
Contribute to Community:
- Participate actively in school life, including meetings, professional development, and community events.
- Support the broader mission of educating the whole boy — mind, body, and character.
Schedule
- School year - 30 hours per week.
- Monday-Friday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm or 12:00 - 6:00 pm depending on the athletic season.
Qualifications and Characteristics
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
- Current ATC certification and licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Experience overseeing an athletic training program in a school or comparable setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, professionalism, and collaboration.
- Successful criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
- Experience working with middle school students.
- Familiarity with best practices in strength and conditioning for adolescent athletes.
- Prior experience in an independent or all-boys school setting.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $51,000-58,500 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
Why Join Us?
The Fessenden School offers:
- A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven community.
- A school culture that prioritizes character development alongside athletic excellence.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Pallotta Athletic Center.
- A collaborative Athletic Department that values professionalism and innovation.
- A robust professional development budget.
- Daily hot lunch and assorted salad bar options.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health, growth, and development of boys during formative years.
To Apply
Submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.