Head Athletic Trainer at Whitefield Academy

Mableton, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Athletic Training, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Work Ethic, Flexibility, Mentoring, Technology Literacy, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Team Building, Assessment, Rehabilitation, Treatment, Diversity Support, Spiritual Leadership

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description Primary Objectives: To oversee the sports medicine department at Whitefield Academy Key Responsibilities: Cover all athletic events and practices throughout the year Oversee the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the student athletes at Whitefield Academy Guide the direction of the sports medicine department Oversee one other certified athletic trainer on staff and a student athletic training program Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics Build a team of preferred doctors and trusted resources that we can partner with to refer our parents and students to when needed. Requirements Qualifications: Current certification and licensure in athletic training A master’s degree is preferred Three to five years of post-undergraduate experience A history of leadership and a desire to lead others Great interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with students, coaches and parents Strong work ethic and a flexible schedule A strong desire to minister to and mentor students through the avenue of athletic training Technology literacy and proficiency (word processing, spreadsheet, e-mailing, internet use, presentation software, interactive board technology, etc.) Excellent written and oral communication skills In addition, the person should: Commit to living his/her life under the lordship of Christ Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ, and be a Christian role model in speech, actions, and attitudes, which contributes o the spiritual atmosphere of the school Believe and affirm the school’s Statement of Faith Commit to exhibiting Whitefield’s core value for our students to experience diversity that reflects the body of Christ and support the school’s diversity vision that aims at unity in Christ Demonstrate evidence of consistent spiritual activities such as worship at a local church, fellowship with the body of Christ, personal devotional time with the Lord, and individual study of scripture Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in the nurturing of relationships with other staff members, students, families, and the community at large Be actively involved in a local church Work Environment and Physical Demands: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A request for reasonable accommodations must be submitted to the HR department. Work for this position will take place primarily in the Athletic Center/fields, and secondarily in an office. The physical demands of this position include lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds intermittently, and up to 50 pounds rarely; carrying up to 10 pounds often, up to 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds intermittently; climbing/balancing and crawling rarely; pushing/pulling, kneeling, and crouching intermittently; reaching, bending, and stooping regularly; sitting, walking, and standing often. To perform this job the person must be able to work for extended periods of time at a computer/keyboard; must be able to talk, hear, stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods of time; and must possess normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Conditions may exist that create exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Nothing in this job description restricts the School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. This position will begin July 1, 2026. To apply please go to www.whitefieldacademy.com under About Us/Employment Opportunities. Whitefield Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Head Athletic Trainer will oversee the sports medicine department, covering all athletic events and practices while managing the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of student athletes. They will also guide the direction of the sports medicine department and oversee another certified athletic trainer and a student athletic training program.