What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Conservatory Athletic Trainer position at AMDA?
The High School Conservatory at AMDA offers a variety of programs to dedicated and determined high school students who are serious about a career in the performing arts. Our programs are truly global, welcoming students from all 50 states and over 30 different countries each year.
AMDA is currently seeking outstanding athletic trainers to provide top-level, enthusiastic health services within our exciting summer program environment, a 24/7 residential education context. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to spend the summer living on campus in the heart of New York City, working with passionate young artists from all over the world, and supporting their health needs both inside and outside the classroom. The ideal candidates are highly effective and professional athletic trainers who are caring and fully conscious of adolescent development/needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for high school age students.
- Contribute as an active member of the program leadership team.
- Communicate with parents regarding a range of health needs.
- Act as a role model to all children attending the programs.
- Interact with children, parents/guardians and co-workers in a professional manner at all times.
- Understand and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for High School Summer Conservatory programs.
- Contribute to the development/refinement of medical programs, standards, policies and procedures.
- Medical center and pharmacy organization and management.
- Provide direct care to students, faculty and staff.
- Collaborate/liaison with non-medical faculty and staff concerning safety and medical considerations for the summer program and students.
- Public outreach for student referral.
- Serve as the point of contact for parents regarding student medical needs.
- Maintain student medical records and health logs.
- Document and supervise patient-administered medication.
- Respond to any emergencies that may arise.
Qualifications:
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
- Experience working with high school aged students.
- Advanced BLS CPR and First Aid Certification
Position Information:
- The fee for this position is $2,800/week.
- This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.
- This is a Full Time Role with Day, Evening and Overnight Shift Options
- 24-Hour Supervision of students is divided amongst health team members
- Nurses are required to live on site in provided housing during camp sessions between Mid-June to Mid-July
- Room and Board provided; AMDA is not able to house the family of our nursing staff.
- This is a Six-consecutive week, full-time, salaried position with two weeks of training prior to.
- There is no vacation time allotted. Days off will be determined by scheduling
Diversity and Qualifications:
AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.
Salary : $2,800
