Athletic Trainer

Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of 1375 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of 350 . The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The new High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.

GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. 

Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Lead Athletic Trainer to start August 2022. This full-time position will report to the Athletic Director and work with the staff of trainers to provide care for student athletes involved in our grade 6-12 interscholastic sports program. This is a 10-month position with weekend and evening work, as required. Successful candidates will possess a passion for and dedication to fostering the development of a lifelong love of physical exercise and instilling a value of healthy lifestyle in children of this age group. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic events
• Assist in pre-participation physicals, concussion baseline testing and training of coaches
• Assist in yearly review of emergency action plans
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director and Athletic Leadership Team on medical advice and protocols for the physical education and athletic programs
• Establish positive working relationships with designated team physicians and school nursing staff
• Complete (school systems) policy training
• Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures
• Proper maintenance of equipment and facilities

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in related field or demonstrated professional competency
• Must be BOC certified and hold a Connecticut State License
• Minimum of 3-years of athletic training experience, working with children in this age group
• Demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of medical problems
• Assessment and evaluation skills
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, and return to play recommendations, per state licensure guidelines
• Outstanding attention to detail with regard to documentation and injury tracking
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, parents, staff and medical professionals in high stress/pressure situations
• Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision
• Ability to lift 100 pounds, assist patients on and off of examination table, and work outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community
• Willingness to take on multiple roles within the school

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in field
• At least one year of clinical experience at high school or middle school level
• State of CT van license (if not currently held, must be able to obtain immediately)

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to:

Susan Fahey Khanna, Director of Human Resources