Athletic Trainer Position Durham Academy (DA) is accepting applications for a part-time Athletic Trainer to begin August 1, 2024 at our Middle School. The successful candidate will have the following: Current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and Board of Certification. Current (or in process of obtaining) state licensure in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners. Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care. Primary Function: Provide athletic training coverage for middle school athletic programs.
Primary Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
Certified (or in process of obtaining) Athletic Trainer.
Valid state licensure or eligible for licensure in the State of North Carolina.
One year experience working as an athletic trainer in a high school setting. Collegiate experience preferred.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Abundant positive energy and enthusiasm for middle and high school athletics.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Practice within the parameters of the North Carolina Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners and will follow both the Standards of Practice set forth by the Board of Certification and the Code of Ethics set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Assist the Athletic Director as requested.
The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with staff athletic trainers and under the supervision of an overseeing physician within the six domains of practice including, but not limited to:
- Injury prevention
- Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
- Immediate and Emergency Care
- Treatment and Rehabilitation
- Organization and Administration
- Professional Responsibility
Other Qualifications:- Commitment and desire for professional growth as an athletic trainer.
- Strong interpersonal skills particularly with adolescents.
- Experience and willingness to collaborate with a large and diverse variety of people.
- Working knowledge of Google suite, Outlook, and EMR.Collaborate within the school to assist in areas as needed.
- Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- This job will require physical, and time demands consistent with the field of athletic training. Some night and weekend work may be required.
- Our School:
Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,267 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA's Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA's commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)
Our Employment Policy:
Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
