Athletic Trainer

Athletic Director

Westmont High School is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, student-athlete-centered athletic trainer to facilitate and support the success of the Sentinel athletic program by ensuring all student-athletes are healthy and safe as they participate in extra-curricular and interscholastic athletic events.

Qualifications:

• Hold and maintain a National Athletic Trainer's Board Certification and an Illinois State Licensure.
• Ability to communicate (written/verbal), make decisions, resolve conflicts, and effectively work with staff, students, families, and other stakeholders to develop a successful training program.
• Ability to work in an office environment as well as indoor and outdoor athletic venues, while standing, sitting, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and occasional lifting for extended periods of time.
• Complete tasks timely and thoroughly. Experience with software programs in Word, Excel, Google Apps for Educators, etc.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct the work of the Athletic Training program at Westmont High School.
• Supervise athletes' workouts, practices, games, summer camps, and rehabilitation.
• Think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions for student athletes, per state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and best practices for sports-related injuries and treatment of such injuries, including when to refer a student athlete to a doctor.
• Document, monitor, and communicate with parents/coaches and the school nurse regarding athletes' injuries, treatment plans, and progress towards recovery.
• Proactively build and maintain relationships throughout the community that allow ease of access and streamlining of care for athletes.
• Maintain strong professional relationships and communication with the school Athletic Director, coaches, administration, teachers, and parents.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with a designated team physician and community physicians.
• Lead the concussion protocol team, ensuring compliance with IHSA and school board policies, and implement protocol with any related injuries.
• Administer and maintain concussion baseline and testing results for student athletes.
• Ensure general upkeep and protection of equipment and supplies for the athletic training program.
• Complete the necessary paperwork for purchasing and all other documentation for the program.
• Communicate effectively in high-stress situations.
• Receive and maintain CPR/AED certification.
• Train and certify staff on CPR/AED, maintain certification records, and work with the Director of Facilities to maintain all AED machines.
• Monitor weather conditions and advise administration/coaches about conducting events safely and complying with IHSA heat-related policies.
• Showcase a desire to connect with athletes in a respectful, positive manner.
• Assist coaches with the development of conditioning and injury prevention programs.
• Assist in the event of an injury emergency at an athletic event at Westmont Junior High School.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal.

Compensation: Salary $60,000 200 Day IMRF Employee (work calendar July 1- June 30) 15 Sick Days and 1 Personal Day Benefit Eligible

Application Procedures: Apply online at