Athletic Trainer
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Athletic Trainer
2025-2026
To support the health and safety of University School of Nashville students Grades 5-12 participating in the schools athletic programs in the afternoon and evening as well as visiting teams on game days. This is a full-time 10-month position and will work in accordance with school and athletic schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Athletic Department members Head Athletic Trainer School Physician Coaches and Administrators.
- Responsible for managing injury prevention injury evaluation injury management injury treatment and rehabilitation documentation.
- Provide athletic training services for the schools Athletic Department including medical coverage/attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary including pre-season in-season and postseason play.
- Collaborate with Fitness Center staff and Health Team Director in the care treatment and follow up of athletic injuries. Refer injured/ill students to division specific administration when appropriate.
- Act under the direct supervision of the School Physician(s) as well as consulting physicians and other
health care professionals as appropriate. - Act as liaison between and communicate effectively with all families physicians specialists coaches advisors and administrators.
- Utilize and maintain accurate medical records of injuries and treatments.
- Maintain HIPAA standards and regard all medical and healthcare information as confidential.
- Schedule and administer ImPACT for concussion baseline and post-injury care.
- Must maintain current knowledge of trends best practices and skills at all times.
- Contribute to Athletic Department meetings and school-wide events as needed
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Athletic Training or related field
- Minimum 1 year experience working in schools as an Athletic Trainer
- Experience working with students in a clinical setting
- Must hold a valid Tennessee Professional License and be a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
Skills and Abilities:
- Possess strong organizational skills meet deadlines and anticipate and plan both short- and long-term.
- Should possess the ability to present information in person by phone and in writing and respond to questions from students parents coaches school employees and the general public in an appropriate manner.
- Must perform duties with a professional demeanor which includes relating to others in a courteous cooperative sensitive and congenial manner.
- Must be able to work intuitively and independently as well as part of the Athletic Team.
- Demonstrated leadership skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Should be proficient in Word Excel database management and injury management software systems.
- Must have the ability to work in a school environment by successful completion of all legally required and school required background checks.
- All employees are required to participate in annual harassment awareness training as a condition of employment
- Must possess a valid drivers license
- Positive appearance attitude and presentation with a strict sense of confidentiality.
- Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality is required as a condition of employment.
The School
University School of Nashville has a rich history that dates back to 1915 when George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School our predecessor. The school earned acclaim for its curriculum and 1974 Peabody College announced plans to close PDS but a group of parents alumni students and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville. Today were an independent nonsectarian coeducational day school with nearly 1100 kindergarten through twelfth-grade students. Were committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville and we encourage a diverse applicant pool.
USNs midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings 110 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. Its a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.
In the USN community students expect much of each other and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their teaching and we offer many opportunities for professional development. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants. We believe in investing in our educators growth and development recognizing their potential to shape the future of our students.
Application Process
Those interested in being considered for this position should complete the online application for this position which is available at For more information about USN visit the schools website at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
