Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. jobs in Portland, ME

Job Title: Head Athletic Trainer

Application Instructions: Scarborough Public Schools does not accept paper applications or supporting materials via a recruitment agency. All applications and supporting materials are to be completed via Frontline Applicant Tracking at www.applitrack.com/scarborough/onlineapp

Date Available: August 2023

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited institution in the field of Athletic Training or similar studies
• Valid Maine State Athletic Training License
• Valid NATA Certification
• Previous experience in Athletic Training
• Valid driver's license
• Maine Department of Education CHRC background check
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment

Reports to: The Director of Athletics & Student Activities who provides overall objectives, direction, and final evaluation.

Job Description:

• The Athletic Trainer works under the direct supervision of the Director of Athletics & Activities and the Department of Athletics/Activities and is expected to provide the necessary leadership to plan, organize, and be responsible for a comprehensive sports medicine program that will meet the objectives of the total school athletic program.
• The Athletic Trainer is responsible for working with student-athletes, parents, coaches and doctors in designing, implementing and managing emergency care, injury assessment, prevention and management, treatment, and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes.
• The Athletic Trainer is expected to be a positive role model and is expected to maintain effective communication with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents and the community.

Duties:
Application Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.

About Scarborough Public Schools:
Located on the scenic coast of Southern Maine, six miles southwest of Portland, Scarborough Public Schools provide services to students from kindergarten to adult education practicing its philosophy of offering quality education for all eligible members of the community. Students learn in a positive atmosphere where dedicated educators strive to meet individual student needs throughout the school year and beyond.

Scarborough Public Schools are committed to all students becoming college, career, and civic ready through student-centered learning. Using our Student Centered Learning focus, decisions in planning instruction and in the continuous improvement of our schools are made with students’ needs and interests as our primary consideration.

For more information on Scarborough Public Schools, please see our website at www.scarboroughschools.org