Athletic Trainer - School Sport Programs

Athletic Trainer

Reports To: Director of Physical Education, Comprehensive Health, and Athletics

Salary: Annual contract

Evaluation: Director of Physical Education, Comprehensive Health, and Athletics

Position Description: Manage comprehensive sports medicine programs for student-athletes. Responsibilities include injury prevention, emergency medical response, concussion management, and rehabilitation. The role requires Massachusetts state licensure, Board of Certification (BOC) credentials, and flexibility for after-school, evening, and weekend event coverage.

Core Responsibilities

• Injury Management: Evaluate and assess athletic injuries, administer first aid, and act as the primary medical responder for home and away athletic events.
• Rehabilitation & Prevention: Develop individualized rehabilitation plans, apply preventative measures (e.g., taping and bracing), and assist with fitness or conditioning programs.
• Concussion Protocols: Coordinate baseline testing (such as ImPACT) and manage Return-to-Play protocols under Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines.
• Administration: Maintain medical records, manage the athletic training room budget, track insurance claims, and verify physicals in collaboration with school nurses.
• Collaboration: Act as the central communication link between athletes, parents, coaches, school administration, and physicians.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure: Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the state of Massachusetts.
• Certification: Current certification through the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers and valid CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Education: Typically requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training or Sports Medicine program.
• Background Checks: Successful completion of state-mandated background screenings, including SORI, CORI, and fingerprinting.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) rules and sports medicine procedures.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Seasonality: Typically a 10-month position aligning with the academic and high school sports calendar (August through June).
• Schedule: Non-traditional hours are the norm. The schedule often requires on-site presence during afternoon practices, weeknight games, and weekend tournament coverage. Performs other duties as needed, or required, or directed by the Director of Special Education.

Non-Discrimination

The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities. The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.