Athletic Trainer - Grades 6-12

The Covenant School is a Christian Liberal Arts and Sciences Pre-K through twelfth grade private school with approximately 750 students. The position reports to the Athletic Director and will oversee the health, wellness, and treatment of our Middle School and Upper School athletes at the Hickory Campus of The Covenant School.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
  • Provide assessment, prevention, treatment, and limited strength rehabilitation and reconditioning for Covenant athletes to include physician referral
  • Provide game and practice coverage for all home practices and games.  This may sometimes include travel for away games designated by the Athletic Director
  • Organize, administer, and record concussion baseline evaluations.  This includes following industry standard guidelines for return to play.  The athletic trainer will also offer support with the school nurse and academic staff regarding return-to-learn activities
  • Collect, review, and securely file athlete physicals and medical notes
  • Maintain an orderly and sanitary athletic training room and maintain the upkeep and cleanliness of equipment including water jugs and water bottles. Provide the Athletic Director with inventory needs one school year in advance
  • Establish professional relationships with athletes including the requirement of being addressed by your last name
  • Maintain daily records of treatment, injuries, and follow-up notes 
  • Must be present and prepared to speak (when necessary) at mandatory meetings 
  • Maintain positive and professional relationships with our school physician, school nurse, athletic staff, parents, and athletes
  • Provide and equip each team with a medical bag for away events.  Collection, re-stocking, and storage of medical bags is necessary
  • Annually review and share with coaching staff the emergency action plan, weather protocol, AED locations, etc…
  • Possess the ability to teach athletic training related course/s during the school day while following the academic guidelines set forth by Covenant
  • Maintain the professional social media aspects of the athletic Instagram account in close conjunction with the Athletic Director. This includes daily, weekly, and special announcements that may mean waiting for scores each night
  • Comply with all HIPAA confidentiality requirements
  • Readily and daily assist the Athletic Director with additional duties that may be assigned
  • Must keep coaches and Athletic Director informed, in real-time, of health or safety incidents or risks. This includes informing the Athletic Director immediately after injuries that require a doctor's referral

The Athletic Trainer must be highly motivated, remain calm under pressure, and have a professional demeanor at all times.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
  • Licensed by the state of Virginia
  • Hold a degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Athletic Training.
  • Hold certification from BOC. Must hold and renew CPR and AED certification. First aid certification for the professional rescuer. CPR instructor certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use Google Suite and athletic training or related software in maintaining records.
  • Maintain a number of CEUs per period by attending continuing education courses
  • Maintain competency with IMPACT or industry standard-level testing
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs
  • Must support the school, its leadership, and its mission.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
  • Full-time hourly, non-exempt, ten-month position to begin approximately mid-July through approximately mid-May
  • Weekly schedules will vary based on the needs of the athletic department
  • Full benefits
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Jason Bennett, Athletic Director, at jbennett@covenantschool.org.
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Birdwood Campus | Lower School | Pre-K–Grade 5 |
1000 Birdwood Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 434.220.7309

Hickory Campus | Middle and Upper School | Grades 6–12 | 175 Hickory Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434.220.7329
Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Covenant School is a non-denominational, private, Christian day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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