Athletic Trainer
The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks an athletic trainer to provide athletic training services to student-athletes, with a primary focus on treating athletes (assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning) in accordance with the NYS athletic training practice act.
This position reports to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education. This is a full-time, exempt, position with general hours of 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM on school days, covering afternoon treatment sessions, practices, and home games. Additional hours may be needed for select weekend or late events, arranged in coordination with the full-time athletic training staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
Providing daily assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for injured student-athletes during scheduled hours
Covering afternoon practices and home games, including setup and breakdown of water and ice coolers and team preparations
Keeping coaches informed of health-related concerns for athletes on their rosters, such as allergies, asthma, or other health matters
Supporting the concussion team as needed, including administering ImPACT baseline and post-injury testing for student-athletes in grades 5–12
Adhering to and maintaining Emergency Action Plans and environmental hazard guidelines during all covered sessions
Coordinating with the athletic training staff to ensure continuity of care and handoff of treatment notes at shift change
Assisting with maintaining and restocking training room supplies and med-kits during scheduled hours
Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
NATABOC certified
Registered Athletic Trainer with NYSED Office of Professions
CPR/AED & First Aid certified
BS in Athletic Training required
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist preferred
Experience working with high school-aged athletes
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and other members of the School community
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated cultural competence and an ability to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures
Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity, and a strong work ethic
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ease in effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks and demands
SALARY .
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, this position's annual salary is $85,000 - $110,000. When extending an offer, Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https://www.nightingale.org/careers .
ABOUT THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL
Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale is deeply committed to cultivating a community rooted in principals of belonging and…