Head Athletic Trainer, The St. James Performance Academy

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE ST. JAMES PERFORMANCE ACADEMY HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER

The St. James Performance Academy is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head Athletic Trainer e to lead the development and management of our comprehensive sports medicine infrastructure.

The St. James is the premier sports wellness and active entertainment destination in the country with 450000 sq. ft. of developmental and competitive programs teams and opportunities in more than 20 sports and a wide range of premium fitness wellness and entertainment experiences.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Head Athletic Trainer will be responsible for overseeing injury prevention evaluation treatment and return-to-play protocols for student-athletes across all sports programs. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in athletic training a deep understanding of youth athlete development and the ability to collaborate effectively with coaches parents medical providers and internal performance staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Medical Oversight & Care

Serve as the lead healthcare provider for all student-athletes ensuring high-quality age-appropriate medical care.
Design implement and manage injury prevention programs recovery protocols and acute care standards.
Develop individualized return-to-play plans in collaboration with physicians physical therapists coaches and performance staff.

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) & Compliance

Select implement and manage an EMR system for documentation of injuries treatments and progress tracking.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations and all relevant athletic healthcare standards.
Maintain up-to-date medical records and ensure accessibility to authorized personnel as needed.

Staff & Program Management

Build and lead a growing sports medicine team including athletic trainers and interns.
Coordinate and provide on-site coverage for practices games and events as necessary.
Serve as the liaison with external healthcare providers specialists and hospitals.

Communication & Collaboration

Maintain consistent proactive communication with coaches regarding student-athlete health availability and return-to-play timelines.
Educate student-athletes and families on injury management health best practices and performance recovery.
Participate in performance team meetings and collaborate on holistic athlete development plans.

Infrastructure Development

Build and refine protocols workflows and emergency response plans for a high-performance youth sports academy.
Ensure proper equipment supplies and facilities are in place to support safe and effective care delivery.
Contribute to the strategic vision for sports medicine at The St. James Performance Academy and implement scalable solutions as the Academy grows.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in Virginia
Bachelors degree in Athletic Training Kinesiology or a related field
Minimum 5 years of professional experience working in sports medicine preferably in a youth scholastic or high-performance environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in Athletic Training Exercise Science or related field
Experience implementing or managing EMR systems (e.g. Healthy Roster ATS etc.)
CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor certification
Experience leading a multidisciplinary health or performance team

SCHEDULE

The Head Athletic Trainer must be in-person on-site at The St. James Monday through Friday from 7:30-4:00pm during school days.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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The St. James is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity expression or orientation genetic information national origin age disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

THE ST. JAMES PERFORMANCE ACADEMY HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINERThe St. James Performance Academy is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head Athletic Trainer e to lead the development and management of our comprehensive sports medicine infrastructure.The St. James is the premier sports wellness and...