Position: Assistant Athletic Trainer (part-time)

Department: Athletics

Location: Athletics Center, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: Part-Time with the flexibility to work nights (winter season) and weekends

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Classification: Staff

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world, and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy is seeking a part-time Assistant Athletic Trainer in Milton Academy’s Upper School for the 2025-2027 academic years, working 20 to 30 hours per week.

This is a two-year position for sabbatical coverage starting August 18, 2025. The position includes prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of all athletic injuries and medical concerns and works closely with the head athletic trainer, strength and conditioning coach, team physician, school physicians, health center staff, athletic director, and coaches. Hours are generally 3-6 pm Monday-Friday, and Saturday for game coverage. Winter season will require additional night-time coverage for ice hockey practices.

Competencies

Required:

• Proficiency in medical documentation

• Proficiency in communication with coaches, parents, Health Center, Athletic Trainers, Doctors and specialists, Athletic Department and other school personnel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency with injury documentation, Google docs, Microsoft Office, Concussion software.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.

• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.

• Receptive to supervision and professional development.

• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Supervision to be received: Head Athletic Trainer

Supervision to be exercised: N/A

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required: A bachelor’s degree, NATABOC Certification, Massachusetts Allied Health Professional License, CPR/AED certification

Preferred: A master’s degree

Experience

Required: 1-3 years of Athletic Training experience

Preferred: Experience working in an independent boarding / day school

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
• Must be able to move quickly and safely to injured athletes and provide immediate care.
• Must be able to stand, walk, run, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to tape, wrap, and provide first aid or therapeutic treatments.
• Ability to lift and carry athletic equipment or injured athletes (up to 50 lbs) as needed.
• Valid driver’s license is required to operate golf carts and gators.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

An equal opportunity employer, Milton embraces diversity and the pursuit of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race (including natural and protective hairstyle), color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by applicable law.