Head Athletic Trainer - Monsignor Farrell High School

Jag Physical Therapy - Garwood, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Garwood, NJ

51-100 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Head Athletic Trainer at Monsignor Farrell High School is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective athletic training program, ensuring the safety and health of athletes, and providing services for athletic events. This role involves managing medical and risk aspects of athlete care, documentation, and communication with healthcare professionals while adhering to ethical standards. The position also includes educational outreach and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the overall health and performance of athletes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program for the contracted JAG Athletic Training organization.
• Provide athletic training services for athletic events and competitions.
• Create and maintain a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.
• Coordinate, manage, and implement the medical and risk management of all athletes, including preventative and emergency care.
• Act as the workers compensation case manager for the professional contracted team, submitting insurance information and tracking compensation claims.
• Document injury, illness, treatment, and rehabilitation in adherence to policy and professional practice standards.
• Provide in-services and educational programs on health and fitness topics to local schools, coaches, athletes, and communities.
• Utilize effective communication skills to involve athletes and families in the plan of care.
• Collaborate with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and physician-related services.
• Assist with departmental administrative duties and day-to-day operations when not at the assigned outreach location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE Approved program.
• Completion of the BOC certification and maintenance of the BOC-required 50 CEUs per certification period.
• Licensed by the State of New York as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current BLS certification and maintenance of Personal Liability Insurance.
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to fluid situations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in sports medicine and athlete care.
• Knowledge of injury prevention techniques and emergency care procedures.
• Familiarity with risk management practices in athletic settings.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus including relocation reimbursement up to $2,500.
• Annual PTO, Sick Time, Holiday Pay.
• 401K with match after 1 year.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other voluntary life and health benefits.
• Professional Development Support and Athletic Training Mentorship.
• In-house education initiatives and Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $750 annually.
• Exclusive access to complimentary Continuing Education credits.
• Company discounts and Employee Assistance Program.