The Chapin School

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, is seeking a full- time Certified Athletic Trainer.

Chapin’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): All Chapin students and professional community members are valued and appreciated for their unique identities, including their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and interests. We expect Chapin faculty to employ culturally-informed, equity-focused teaching practices in order to reach all students and ensure they are known and understood. Each individual belongs to and is an integral part of our affirming and joyful learning community. To support this commitment, Chapin actively seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body.

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s DEIB commitment found on the School’s website.

The Certified Athletic Trainer position is a 10-month position, working Monday through Friday, typically between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and occasional Saturdays as needed. This individual reports to the Director of Athletics. 

Chapin's Athletic Trainer will be:

A professional who demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.

• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.

• Should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.

• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to students, medical professionals, staff, and families.

• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

The Athletic Trainer's specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Provide preventative care to The Chapin School student-athletes and support coaches by caring for athletes’ sports-related injuries.

• Administer clinical evaluations and subsequent treatment and rehabilitation programs.

• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with assessing, treating, and managing concussions utilizing the Sway System for concussion management. 

• Partner with athletic department regarding on-field protocols such as severe weather plans, concussion protocol, emergency action plans, etc.

• Supervise Middle and Upper School practices and home athletic contests.

• Verify, review, and organize student physicals, health records and parental release forms in conjunction with Head Athletic Trainer and School Nurse.

• Maintain a clean, professional, and welcoming training room.

• Work closely with the athletic department administration and head athletic trainer in determining safety and medical concerns for athletics events.

• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with the communication and implementation of special partnerships as it pertains to Sports Medicine and Sports Performance. 

• Other responsibilities as determined by the Director of Athletics. 

Physical Requirements of the Athletic Trainer:

Physical requirements include lifting (up to 75 pounds), carrying, driving, climbing, the ability to move distances within and between buildings and fields, and the ability to work in varying heat and cold temperatures.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in the given field.

• NATA BOC certification and NPI Number Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related course of study.

• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.

The compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience, the annual salary range is $75,000 - $95,000. 

To Apply

Submit your cover letter and resume by May 16th, 2023. The committee will begin reviewing the applications and interviewing on a rolling basis. 

https://www.chapin.edu/