Job Posting: Athletic Trainer
Why join eastern North Carolina’s fastest-growing private high school?
- Little-to-no faculty & staff turnover (we’re a fun bunch!)
- 23 sports teams
- More than 250 students (73% are student-athletes and 38% are multi-sport student-athletes)
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Greenville is a great place to live, work, and play
The Athletic Trainer at John Paul II Catholic High School (9th-12th) possesses the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer working in a physician extender role. They are responsible for athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of Certification. They demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment and carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations from licensed physicians.
This is a full-time position with an atypical work schedule. The athletic trainer must be available on a scheduled basis for varsity and junior varsity athletic activities. These activities include in-school training, after-school practices, home games, some away games, responding to injuries and illness, and assisting in educational seminars and similar programs.
Responsibilities:
- Performs screenings, on-field treatments, and triaging of injuries. Provides preventative care to student-athletes. Communicates effectively with coaches, the athletic director, and other staff as appropriate.
- Casting and Patient Care – Casting patients, providing splints, braces, crutches, and other DME, and provides patient education for these items. Staple or suture removal, preparing injections, taking vital signs, and stocking and cleaning rooms.
- Student-Athlete Education – Educate student-athletes on home exercise programs, proper nutrition, and therapeutic exercise.
- Student-Athlete Information – Obtains the necessary student-athlete information to update the history and profile.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification
- Licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners or license eligible.
- BLS for healthcare providers.
Professional Experience Requirements: At least (1) year of experience as an athletic trainer preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of relevant medical terminology.
Starting Pay: $60,000
Position Start Date: ASAP
Interested persons should send their résumé and a letter of interest to:
Mrs. Katie Stanley, Principal
kstanley@jp2highschool.com
