Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Athletic Trainer (10-Month, Full-Time with Benefits)

Department: Health Services/Athletics

Reports To: Director of Health Services and Director of Athletics

Start Date: December 1st, 2025

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (SSSAS), a college-preparatory Episcopal school in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) to join our dynamic athletics department and sports medicine program. The ideal candidate is a skilled, compassionate professional dedicated to the health and well-being of student-athletes and committed to collaboration within a caring school community. The Athletic Trainer will work closely with another full-time ATC, the Director of Health Services, and the Athletics staff to deliver exceptional medical care and injury prevention for our Saints athletic program.

This is a 10-month position with benefits. We are looking for someone to start immediately after the Thanksgiving holiday through the end of the spring athletic season (late May). Regular hours are approximately 2:00 p.m. until the conclusion of practices and competitions (7:00/8:00 p.m.), with flexibility based on the athletic schedule. Some weekend coverage required. Some local travel may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services, including prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and conditions.
• Coverage for practices, home competitions, and select off-campus events as assigned.
• Maintain accurate injury documentation and medical records using the Magnus Health system.
• Collaborate with the Director of Health Services, team physicians, and local medical providers to coordinate care and manage return-to-play decisions.
• Follow the school's emergency action plans (EAPs) for athletic venues and participate in EAP practice drills.
• Educate student-athletes, coaches, and families on injury prevention, concussion awareness, and safe training practices.
• Support CPR/AED and health-related training for coaches and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applied Knowledge: Broad understanding of sports medicine, athletic injuries, and treatment protocols.
• Decision-Making: Ability to think critically and make independent clinical judgments within state licensure guidelines.Attention to Detail: Strong organization and documentation skills to ensure accurate medical records.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective and professional communication with student-athletes, coaches, parents, and medical professionals in high-pressure situations.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• BOC Certification required; eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Red Cross Instructor certification for First Aid/CPR/AED (or willinging to complete instructor training).

Overview of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to "pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community." SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Va. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.

St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School in Alexandria, VA, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Athletic Trainer to start as soon as possible. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at [email protected].