WORKS WITH: Health Care Coordinator Nurse The School staff Artists
DEPARTMENT: Health Office
BENEFITS: Three meals a day free access to classes performances talks and studio usage.
Position Summary
The Athletic Trainer for Dance provides comprehensive care to dancers focusing on injury prevention emergency care evaluation treatment and rehabilitation of dancerelated injuries. This role supports both preprofessional and professional dancers ensuring their physical wellbeing throughout rehearsals performances and training programs. The trainer collaborates with dance faculty choreographers medical professionals and production teams to optimize dancer health and performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a safe healthy and supportive environment for dancers.
Provide onsite coverage for rehearsals classes and performances including emergency response for injuries.
Conduct preparticipation screenings to assess injury risk and develop individualized prevention strategies.
Assist in developing warmup conditioning and recovery programs tailored to dancers needs.
Evaluate diagnose and treat acute and chronic dancerelated injuries.
Collaborate with physical therapists physicians and strength & conditioning specialists for holistic dancer care.
Educate dancers and faculty on injury prevention nutrition biomechanics and selfcare.
Maintain accurate medical records of assessments treatments and rehabilitation plans.
Oversee rehabilitation programs to ensure a safe return to dance activities.
Manage first aid stations emergency response plans and injury management protocols during performances.
Maintain and inventory medical supplies and equipment.
Assist dancers in adapting to physical demands specific to different dance styles and choreography.
Stay updated on best practices in dance medicine and share knowledge with staff and dancers.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Athletic Training Dance Medicine Sports Medicine or a related field.
Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in Massachusetts.
Must have professional liability insurance
CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Experience working with dancers or performing artists in injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Knowledge of biomechanics and movement analysis for dancers.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in Athletic Training Dance Science or Performing Arts Medicine.
Experience in professional dance companies conservatories or performing arts institutions.
Advanced manual therapy certifications (e.g. myofascial release active release technique).
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Understanding of nutrition and mental health considerations for dancers.
SKILLS & QUALITIES
Commitment to holistic dancer care and injury prevention.
Ability to work collaboratively with dance faculty choreographers and production teams.
Strong decisionmaking skills in highpressure situations.
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing rehearsal and performance schedules.
Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Working in dance studios theaters and outdoor performance venues.
Standing walking bending and lifting equipment up to 50 lbs.
Long hours including evenings weekends and holidays.
Exposure to fastpaced highstress performance environments.
*Not sure you meet 100 of the qualifications Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60 of the criteria but women tend to apply only if they meet 100 of them. Yet people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. We encourage you to apply if you believe you could excel in this role. Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So whether youre returning to work after a gap in employment simply looking to transition or taking the next step in your career path we will be glad to have you on our radar.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Video and/or audio applications are welcome (though not required) in addition to written expressions of interest.
Interview Stages: PreScreen Zoom Hiring Manager Zoom InPerson Site Visit Panel Interview with Key stakeholders.
Additional Documents: We may ask for a writing sample or a sample spreadsheet to better understand your expertise and fit for the role.
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