Athletic Trainer (Spring 2026)

Watertown, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position:Athletic Trainer (SY 25-26) (Stipend) (Paternity Leave Coverage)

Department:Athletics

Reports to:Principal(s) and the Athletic Director

Affiliation:Unit A Section F

Salary range:$11128.00 stipend

Time Commitment:

Six days a week.
Hours per week vary.
Season Length- 3/26/2025 6/30/2026

Number of Positions:1

This is a stipend position.

Job Description:

TheAthletic Trainerworks directly with students to help maintain assess rehabilitate and evaluate the health and other medical conditions of position is entry-level with a minimum of 0 to 1 year of experience.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Commonwealth of MA Licensure (LATC)
First Aid and CPR Certification
Bachelors Degree from a bachelors institution Masters Degree and a preference for working with adolescents.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or Athletic Director may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements.
Good NATA Standing

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the operation and maintenance of the Athletic Training Room
Serves as the primary resource for referrals injury assessment and on-site attention for student-athletes
Evaluate acute and chronic injuries and refer them when needed
Assists with injury prevention and rehabilitation for student-athletes
Recommends purchase maintenance and repair of equipment and supplies as deemed appropriate
Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which activity is conducted or students are located at all times that members are present
Serves as the first responder for all home athletic events when the need for medical attention arises
Follow the communication protocol for student-athletes who sustain injuries.
Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality
Serves as the site manager for various home athletic events
Other duties as assigned

OTHER KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

The skill of using discretion and independent judgment when providing care
Skill in communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations (Students families coaches colleagues etc.)
Must be able to work in various degrees of noise temperature and environments.
Flexibility and patience are required.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work may require long periods of physical activity such as working with young adults in fitness centers gymnasiums and athletic field settings. Sitting standing lifting carrying reaching climbing stairs squatting kneeling and moving equipment/furniture may be required. Must be able to push carts and carry athletic training equipment. Must take training kit(s) and coolers for long distances. Must stand for long periods have good mobility skills and walk long distances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Required Experience:

Position:Athletic Trainer (SY 25-26) (Stipend) (Paternity Leave Coverage)Department:AthleticsReports to:Principal(s) and the Athletic Director Affiliation:Unit A Section FSalary range:$11128.00 stipendTime Commitment:Six days a week.Hours per week vary.Season Length- 3/26/2025 6/30/2026Number ...