Certified Athletic Trainer

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer serves as the primary healthcare professional for the school's interscholastic athletic program. The Athletic Trainer reports to the Athletic Director for administrative matters but operates under the clinical direction of a licensed Directing Physician in accordance with Massachusetts state law. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play management for student-athletes across all sports while promoting the health and safety of all student-athletes.

At Mount Greylock Regional School, athletics are an extension of the classroom. We believe participation in interscholastic athletics provides meaningful opportunities for students to develop leadership, resilience, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility. The Athletic Trainer is an integral member of our educational community, supporting the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes while helping them reach their full potential both on and off the field.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification and a valid Massachusetts Athletic Trainer license (or immediate eligibility for licensure).
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification for the Healthcare Professional.
• Must possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with a Directing Physician to provide clinical oversight and sign-off on annual Medical Standing Orders in compliance with Massachusetts law (259 CMR 4.02).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations regarding Head Injuries and Concussions in Interscholastic Athletics (105 CMR 201.000).
• Demonstrated knowledge of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and current best practices in sports medicine.
• Ability to practice in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), and Mount Greylock Regional School policies.
• Experience working with high school student-athletes preferred, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, coaches, school personnel, and healthcare providers.
• Successful completion of all state and district employment requirements, including CORI and fingerprint-based background checks.

The Athletic Trainer is expected to work a flexible 10-month schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, weekends, and school vacation periods as required by practices, competitions, and postseason events. Daily work hours will vary based on the athletic schedule.

The Certified Athletic Trainer will:

• provide coverage for all home-sporting events; both during the regular season and for tournament competitions. In the case of two home events scheduled for the same day and time, the Certified Athletic Trainer will provide direct coverage for that activity which is deemed to have the highest possibility of injury, but may move to different facilities/fields as needed.

• be available Monday through Friday (including school breaks) for the evaluation of injuries and the care of athletes prior to practices. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the Certified Athletic Trainer will only be responsible for event coverage.

• Assist with administrative duties assigned by the Athletic Director, provided such duties do not interfere with the primary clinical responsibility of student-athlete healthcare and injury prevention. These duties could include but are not limited to:
  • Site Management at home athletic contests
  • Assist in developing policies related to student-athlete health and safety.
  • Assist with pre-participation medical clearance processes
  • Event scheduling, transportation coordination, officials and staff coordination,
  • Roster management including updating for eligibility and injuries,
  • Second point of contact for the athletic program including on game days

The Certified Athletic Trainer will:

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with a licensed Directing Physician (MD or DO) to provide clinical oversight of the athletic training program in accordance with Massachusetts state law (259 CMR 4.02).
• Develop, implement, and…