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