Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer at Bishop McNamara High School

Forestville, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Injury Prevention, Injury Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Emergency Health Care, Medical Record Maintenance, CPR Instruction, First Aid, Student Supervision, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Skills, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training

Industry

Description

Description Bishop McNamara High School, an independent Catholic high school sponsored by the Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Moreau Province, exists to educate hearts and minds in a dynamic, inclusive Catholic school community rooted in the Holy Cross tradition. The school challenges its students to think with Christ: a thought animated by the gospel, manifested in service, and informed by academic excellence. Our vision is to educate and form empowered leaders, inspired by the Gospel, who transform the world. Participation in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) offers competitive opportunities against locally and nationally ranked programs. Bishop McNamara High School looks to develop and mentor student-athletes for a successful future both on and off the field and foster lifelong relationships. Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of Bishop McNamara High School. Ensure that all coaches in the Bishop McNamara athletic programs are certified and cleared. Provides injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of all school sponsored athletic related injuries Develops a plan for emergency health care of injured athletes Attends athletic practices and games; some travel may be required Renders on-site decisions, in the absence of a physician, on the playing status of a player Counsels coaches on athletes return to play Advises athletes and their parents in seeking proper medical assistance for follow-up care Maintains accurate medical records for all athletes, to include, but not limited to, athletic physicals, injury reports, treatments rendered, physician referrals and recommendations, etc. Maintains supplies and equipment for the department and ensures that they are in their proper location for use Supervises athletes in the athletic training room Manage athletic trainer student aides and graduate athletic training student interns as assigned Conducts in-service programs for the coaching staff in the care and prevention of athletic injuries Ensures current CPR and First Aid certification of all coaches through class instruction when necessary Assists administrators, coaches, and game officials in decisions regarding playing surface and atmospheric conditions relating to player safety Abides by and enforces the policies and procedures regarding sports medicine as dictated by the school and Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Maintains strong interpersonal skills, effectively collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Prioritizes conflict resolution, maintains confidentiality, actively listens, and regulates emotions effectively. Maintains the ability to be open to various viewpoints, which fosters a positive and cohesive team environment. Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. Commitment to development of the whole student, including well-being and character, in alignment with the Holy Cross tradition of education. Other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-Athletes within all Athletic Programs CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES: Certification by the Board of Certification for athletic trainers and maintain that association's standards and continuing education requirements Licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians as an Athletic Trainer or be eligible for licensure Certified in First Aid/CPR and be a First Aid/CPR instructor, or willing to complete the certification upon hiring Additional certifications in strength and conditioning (CSCS) or other athletic training related areas are encouraged EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Minimum Bachelor’s degree required. At least three to five years of related experience required. Ability to organize and supervise a High School Boys Soccer Varsity program Knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport Willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The person employed for this position must: Verify identity and employment authorization Complete a pre-employment background check PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The incumbent must be available to respond to emergencies at any time. Required work occurs during off school hours to support school activities. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an athletic environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. LOCATION / TRAVEL: While Bishop McNamara High School is located in Forestville, MD, you may live anywhere in the surrounding region, but be willing to make any commute to the school. DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Bishop McNamara High School will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Application Deadline: Friday July 17, 2026 Bishop McNamara High School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.The essential functions and basic skills have been included. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Supervisors as deemed appropriate may assign additional functions and requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for all school-sponsored athletic injuries. Manage the athletic training room and coordinate emergency health care plans for student-athletes.