Employment
Current Openings
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Watkinson School, offering inventive learning to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a Long-Term Substitute Athletic Trainer to provide coverage for the School’s sports medicine program. This position provides athletic training services for all Upper and Middle School students (grades 6-12) and works under the direction of the Athletic Director to advance the needs of the school’s overall athletic program.
This is a temporary, part-time position (approximately 28 hours per week), which will begin sometime in March 2026 and have a duration of approximately 7 weeks. While this is a substitute role, the Athletic Trainer is a vital member of our community, responsible for the daily operation of the training room and on-site coverage for practices and competitions.
Responsibilities
- Provide preventive care for student-athletes
- Evaluate injuries, provide treatment, and develop rehabilitation programs
- Assess, treat, and manage concussions
- Maintain accurate medical records of students’ injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation
- Review student health records and consent forms in partnership with the school nurse and athletic department to assess eligibility
- Partner with the athletic department in developing severe weather plans and emergency action plans
- Maintain a clean, professional and welcoming training room
- Manage sports medicine inventory and budgetary items
- Prepare game sites for practice and competition
- Prepare medical kits for off campus competition
- Provide practice and game coverage of the middle school and high school athletic programs
- Train coaches and educate parents about preventive safety precautions regarding concussion, cardiac arrest, and heat illness
- Administer ImPACT concussion testing
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field
- NATABOC certification
- Current Connecticut state licensure * CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Ability to work in a self-directed setting
Other Preferred Qualifications
- CSCS, PES or other strength and conditioning-related certification
- Previous Middle/High School experience
Watkinson School is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a letter of interest, resume, and a minimum of three references to: athleticsposition@watkinson.org
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Watkinson is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is and will continue to be the policy of the school that all persons shall have equal employment and advancement opportunities based on merit, qualifications, demonstrated skills and abilities. Employment practices and decisions will be made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic or status which cannot lawfully be considered under local, state, or federal law as a basis for employment-related decisions. Watkinson expects all employees to act in accordance with these principles and to reflect their spirit in all relationships with each other and with customers, with vendors and with other business associates or contacts. This policy applies to every aspect of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, screening, application, hiring, training, assignment, development, evaluation, promotion, transfer, rates of pay, benefits, discipline, termination and layoff.
Further, it is Watkinson’s policy that all vendors, suppliers, contractors and others doing business with the school adhere to these principles. Any employee who feels that he or she has not been treated in accordance with the policies and principles stated herein may bring the matter to the attention of his/her immediate supervisor, the Director of Finance or the Head of School.
Watkinson is committed to the employment of qualified individuals with a disability who with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job the individual seeks, wants to hold or holds. Employees with a disability who need or believe they need a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to review the matter with the Director of Finance. Supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and reasonable accommodations to be made.