Athletic Trainer

Job Title

Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive sports medicine services to Branford Public Schools student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and return-to-play management. The role serves as the primary healthcare professional for the district's athletic programs and collaborates with physicians, coaches, school personnel, parents, and student-athletes to promote health, safety, and athletic performance.

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care for student-athletes.
• Assess athletic injuries and develop appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans within the scope of professional practice and physician standing orders.
• Coordinate return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols for injured student-athletes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in accordance with Connecticut licensing requirements, district policies, and applicable privacy laws.
• Serve as the primary liaison between student-athletes, families, physicians, coaches, and school personnel regarding athletic injuries and medical concerns.

• Oversee implementation and compliance with CIAC health and safety requirements.
• Manage district concussion protocols, including injury reporting, documentation, return-to-play progression, and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate compliance with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) requirements and related student-athlete education.
• Monitor environmental conditions and implement heat acclimatization and weather-related safety protocols, including wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) guidelines.
• Ensure emergency action plans are maintained and followed at athletic venues.

• Attend and provide on-site medical coverage for all home athletic contests and regular season games.
• Attend and provide on-site medical coverage for all away tournaments, conferences, or state postseason events that are hosted at either on-campus facilities or off‑campus venues.
• Dedicated on-site attendance for all home and away varsity and junior varsity football games.
• Maintain a visible presence at daily practices and games to provide immediate injury evaluation, treatment, and support.

• Design and implement strength and conditioning programs to improve athletic performance and reduce injury.
• Educate student-athletes, coaches, and families on injury prevention, nutrition, hydration, and wellness practices.

• Assist with day-to-day athletic department operations and special projects as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Maintain athletic training room equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Manage athletic electronic medical record (EMR) systems and related documentation.
• Audit student-athlete physical examinations and participation requirements to ensure compliance.
• Assist with departmental planning, event preparation, and operational procedures.

• Participate in professional development opportunities and remain current with developments and best practices related to training, sports medicine, and student‑athlete health and safety.
• Collaborate with coaches, administrators, healthcare providers, and community partners to support student-athlete success.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training or related field required.
• Experience working in high school athletics environments preferred.
• Experience with concussion management programs and athletic electronic medical record systems.
• Experience designing strength and conditioning programs preferred.

• Hold and maintain current Connecticut Athletic Trainer License, required.
• Hold and maintain current Board of Certification (BOC) certification, required.
• Hold and maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, required.
• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) membership preferred.

• Knowledge of athletic training principles, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
• Knowledge of CIAC regulations and student-athlete safety requirements.
• Ability to assess injuries and implement appropriate treatment protocols.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google applications and to learn other district software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, staff, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Work is performed in athletic training facilities, school buildings, athletic venues, and outdoor…