Athletic Trainer

Job Description

The Athletics and Activities Department at Frankfurt International School is looking for an engaged and qualified Athletic Trainer (83%) effective 1 August 2024.

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, emergency care, treatment, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletes and apply exercise prescription, taping, bracing, techniques and other modalities as indicated.

General working times are Monday through Thursday 12:00 - 19:00, approximately 30 weekends/school year Friday 12:00 - 20:00, Saturday 8:00 - 13:00 and occasional weekend travel with a team. Hours may be flexible based on needs of students, faculty and interface with sport science classes. School vacations are work-free.

Job Responsibilities:

Educate and lead FIS student-athletes, coaches and teams in injury reduction measures Medical coverage of practices, home sporting events, sports tournaments and occasional travel to away competitions Assessment and treatment of athletic injuries including rehabilitation Ensure appropriate and adequate follow-up of injuries and that injured athletes are returning to sport, 'ready to play'  Communicate regularly with the key parties involved in each case and serve as liaison between coaching staff, student-athletes and parents/guardians Liaise with the school nurses and the wider medical community to ensure specialist care and follow up in cases that require extra care Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments, progress and outcomes Regular education of student-athletes, coaches, faculty and the FIS athletic community on topics related to injury prevention and athletic performance Maintain regular medical room hours for appointments or general consultations in diagnosis, treatment and management of athletic injuries Assist in the testing of athletes and in the development and implementation of an FIS Athletic Strength & Conditioning structure Maintain medical room facilities including supplies and equipment. Organize and track consumables and equipment during the year Conduct concussion baseline testing with teams identified as high or medium risk Update and implement changes to the FIS Concussion Protocol in line with emerging research and recommendations from governing bodies in sport Support faculty returning from medical procedures if requested Train and provide professional development for coaches (i.e. taping and team training)

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor´s degree or higher in health-related field Current Certification in Athletic Trainer/Sport Physiotherapist (i.e. NATA, BASRaT, ARTI, CATA, or similar) Minimum two years of experience working with athletes as an athletic trainer or similar position in secondary school setting preferred Demonstrate knowledge of current health and safety best practices (including current First Aid & CPR certification) Proven commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children Demonstrated technological proficiency (i.e. Google Suite & Microsoft Office)

Applicants should have a valid work and residence permit for Germany.

Questions about this position can be sent to the Athletic Director, William Moncrief at william_moncrief@fis.edu Skills & Requirements Qualifications

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