Gonzaga College High School

Staff Position Opening - Athletic Trainer

Gonzaga College High School seeks a qualified Athletic Trainer for a full-time, 10-month position beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.

Ideal candidates will:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelors' degree in health related field
• Have a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Athletic Training (experience as an intern in a university or secondary school setting can be applied to this standard)
• Be certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) of Athletic Trainers
• Be eligible for licensure in Maryland and VA
• Have the ability to provide medical care for athletic injuries
• Have the ability to react swiftly in emergency situations
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with the school Administration, School Nurse, Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Directors, coaches, athletes and parents
• Be able to support the school's mission of building young men who are religious, loving, academically competent, open to growth, and committed to doing justice.

Responsibilities of this position include assisting the Athletic Trainers with the coordination and administration of a comprehensive athletic health care program for all student athletes. The Athletic Trainer will help with the supervision of student managers. The Athletic Trainer is also responsible for the rehabilitation, prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. Ideally, the candidate will be open to serving the Gonzaga community by becoming a certified CPR instructor.

Gonzaga College High School is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The school therefore seeks applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported.

Gonzaga is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school founded in 1821, for young men in grades nine through twelve, located in Washington, DC. Gonzaga offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum that provides a broad range of major course offerings, including honors and advanced placement courses, complemented by a selection of electives and co-curricular activities. Retreats and Christian service, in the Jesuit tradition, are the hallmark of a Gonzaga education. There are seventeen interscholastic sports teams at Gonzaga, as well as musical and dramatic performing arts ensembles, and many clubs and student organizations.

A resume and cover letter are a required part of the application process. Cover letters should highlight relevant experience and particular areas of expertise in athletic training, provide a short statement of training philosophy, and demonstrate how said experience, education, and philosophy would add value to the community at Gonzaga College High School.