Devon Preparatory School a Catholic, college preparatory school for young men in grade six to twelve, is seeking a part-time Athletic Trainer to join our Athletics Department to start immediately. This is a twelve-month position. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position of Athletic Trainer will report directly to the Director of Athletics.  The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the management of injuries and preventative care for secondary school athletes.  The Athletic Trainer will render emergency care and develop and provide injury prevention. Athletic training includes assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation, and recondition of an athlete whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified athletic trainer. Scope also includes the utilization of modalities such as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, electricity, sound, massage, therapeutic exercises, reconditioning exercise and fitness programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS:
Devon Prep’s Athletic staff has frequent encounters with visitors, students, faculty and staff throughout the campus. It is important to maintain a helpful, positive demeanor while interacting with these individuals. The Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Director of Athletics but may be directed by other Administration during the day if emergencies arise.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

The Athletic Trainer is supervised directly by the Director of Athletics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field
• National Athletic Trainers Association certification (NATA BOC)
• Pennsylvania licensure/registration (or in process of attaining)

Preferred:

• PA teaching certification (Health and Physical Education)

 All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential.

Devon Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other School-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

For more than 50 years, Devon Preparatory School has been dedicated to providing a trusting and supportive atmosphere where young men are motivated to excel academically, think independently and creatively, to pursue careers in diverse fields and to enjoy extracurricular activities, both in school and in the community. Information about our school can be found at www.devonprep.com.

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide athletic training services to student-athletes and to ensure proper safety, supervision 
• Respond to injuries at sports events, athletic activities, and related programs

• Daily duties typically begin at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and include some evenings and weekends (for sports events).