North Reading High School’s Athletic Department has an anticipated opening for an Athletic Trainer to work all three athletic seasons throughout the 2023-2024 school year. North Reading High School’s Athletic Department services 600 athletes in grades 9-12. North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

This position is approximately 20-25 hours/week, five days a week, during the school year. It is understood that the actual number of hours shall vary from week to week and season to season. Specific schedule will be determined upon hire with the Athletic Director. Post season schedules will vary and will be coordinated by the Athletic Director.

Essential Duties

• Pre-game taping and basic care of all athletes before and after practice and games for all home competitions
• Post-game treatment as needed
• Game coverage at all home athletic contests, with exception being football where coverage would be required at all games.
• Applicants may access the North Reading Public Schools team athletics schedule through this link. Please note, the 2023-2024 season schedules have not yet been posted.
• Be present after school from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM during the fall and spring athletic season. During the winter season the schedule is contingent upon the winter game schedule, with additional office hours on non-game days to be scheduled.
• Attend practices and games for the school’s athletic teams
• Work in conjunction with the Athletic Director to determine which athletic events should be covered when there are scheduling conflicts
• Attend post-season tournament athletic events at the request of the Athletic Director
• Maintain and update records of insurance claim paperwork for athletic injuries
• Coordinate the establishment of an athletic training room at the school. The North Reading Public Schools will provide appropriate space and supplies for the trainer to perform the basic athletic training duties
• Advise the athletic department as to the supplies and training equipment needed for the athletic training program
• Assist the school faculty and athletic coaching staff in the design and implementation of a student athletic training program
• Assist the school faculty and athletic coaching staff in the design and implementation of a continuing education program for the school’s athletic coaching staff
• Provide conditioning and flexibility training suggestions to athletic coaching staff with the advice and consent of the team physician
• Oversee the impact preseason concussion test for all athletes as needed 
• Provide guidance and education to the Athletic Director and coaching staff regarding sport related concussion injuries 
• Monitor athletic injuries and develop injury prevention training and programs with the advice and consent of a team physician, including completion of accident reports by the athletic trainer for insurance purposes
• Coordinate and provide injury follow-up and evaluation for the team physicians
• Basic first aid instruction and care

Requirements

• Licensed as athletic trainers by the Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Please attach a copy of your license in your application
• Certified in the National Federation or MIAA approved concussion course
• The district’s concussion policy can be accessed here
• Please attach a copy of the National Federation concussion course certificate of completion to your application

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.