The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA

Head Athletic Trainer and Athletics Coordinator

Beginning September 2024
Description:
The Head Athletic Trainer and Athletics Coordinator works with elementary and middle-school-aged students to help prevent and treat sports-related injuries and also supports the daily operations of the Athletics department. As the Head Athletic Trainer, they conduct initial on-site assessments of injuries, make recommendations for further diagnoses by a healthcare professional, and assist in the evaluation of student athletes’ health and rehabilitation of their injuries. As Athletics Coordinator, they support the Director of Athletics in the planning and execution of athletic contests and other events. This position reports to the Director of Athletics. Some weekend hours are required when athletic tournaments and meets are scheduled. This is a full-time, school year staff position and is eligible for benefits. Campus housing may be available. 
Qualifications:
  • A bachelor’s degree in athletic training, exercise physiology, health education, adolescent/child development, or a related field 
  • National Athletic Trainers Association Board certification 
  • CPR, AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens certification 
  • A minimum of one year’s experience as an athletics trainer, preferably working with middle school-aged students 
Responsibilities include:
Head Athletic Trainer 
  • Establish, communicate, and implement protocols to assist with the prevention and rehabilitation of student athletes’ injuries. 
  • Act as the primary resource to conduct initial on-site assessment and treatment of student athletes’ injuries or illnesses. 
  • Determine if a student requires a referral for emergency or continued care or a definitive diagnosis and treatment by the School’s Health Office or physician. 
  • Communicate instances of student injuries to the Director of Athletics, the Health Office, and appropriate school administrators. 
  • Evaluate students’ readiness to play following an injury and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches, the Health Office, and the school’s physician as appropriate. 
  • Provide support for student athletes with injuries using physical therapy equipment and techniques.
  • Educate coaches, student athletes, and parents about the prevention, symptoms, and treatment of athletic injuries. 
 Athletics Coordinator 
  • Assist in the seasonal scheduling process with opponent schools 
  • Create transportation schedules for teams 
  • Manage officiating needs for home contests 
  • Communicate about athletic events and manage the Athletics website 
  • Organize and implement special athletic events and seasonal athletic awards ceremonies 
Fay School values teachers who believe in differentiated and developmentally-aligned approaches to teaching and learning, integrate instructional technology, understand the importance of cultural competence, and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of young students. At Fay, faculty and staff engage in and support school-wide equity and inclusion efforts. Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community. Interested candidates should upload and submit a cover letter and resume to our secure portal linked here.

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Fay School, 48 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772
 
Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any category protected under applicable law in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.

48 MAIN STREET
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
main number 508-490-8250
admission 508-490-8201