Job Description:
POSITION: Athletic Trainer (Part-Time, Hourly)
Putnam High School seeks a qualified professional to coordinate and provide a comprehensive athletic health care program for student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer provides injury and illness prevention, evaluation, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play support in accordance with Connecticut law, professional standards, CIAC guidance, district policies, and annual written standing orders from a licensed medical provider.
POSITION DETAILS & COMPENSATION
- Schedule: Approx. 20-22 hrs/wk (Fall/Spring) and 25-30 hrs/wk (Winter); up to 6 days/week. Most hours occur between 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., including evenings, weekends, vacations, and postseason. Located at Putnam High School and assigned district sites.
- Reports To: Athletic Director or designee.
- Anticipated Start Date: August 2026.
- Rate of Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour, DOE.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Athletic Coverage & Clinical Care: Provide coverage for practices, home contests, tournaments, and postseason events. Evaluate injuries, provide immediate care, and administer treatment, taping, and rehabilitation within standing orders.
- Emergency Preparedness: Develop, review, and rehearse venue-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs). Inspect and maintain equipment (AEDs, medical kits, cold-water immersion gear).
- Program Administration: Maintain injury reports, treatment logs, and return-to-play records. Coordinate clearances with the school nurse and enter data into district, state, and CIAC systems while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communication & Collaboration: Serve as primary liaison between coaches, athletes, families, school nurses, administrators, and medical providers.
- Education: Educate coaches, athletes, and families on concussion management, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness, hydration, and safe conditioning.
- Inventory Management: Maintain supply inventory and submit purchasing recommendations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Official credential verification required prior to employment.
- Licensure: Current, unrestricted CT Department of Public Health (DPH) Athletic Trainer license.
- Credentials: Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification and ATC credential.
- Education: Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in athletic training or related field preferred.
- Certifications: Current professional rescuer certifications in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Prevention of Disease Transmission.
- Knowledge & Experience: Strong understanding of safety protocols (concussions, heat illness, cardiac arrest) and electronic injury-management systems.
- Background Check: Successful completion of required criminal history checks, fingerprinting, child-protection screening, and mandated reporter training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of athletic training experience (preferably in a middle/high school setting).
- Familiarity with CIAC and NFHS rules, protocols, and interscholastic programs.
- Experience with computerized concussion baseline assessments, wrestling weight-management protocols, and venue-specific EAPs.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and rapid response to emergencies. Must be able to carry supplies and move emergency equipment, with or without accommodation. Involves indoor/outdoor work in varying weather and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- External Applicants: Apply online at www.putnamschoolsct.org
- Internal Applicants: Submit a letter of interest to Heather Taylor (Principal) and Joseph Pishka (Athletic Director).
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled; applications reviewed as received.
Equal Opportunity Employer