OPEN Athletic Positions

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Head Athletic Trainer

The Covenant School is seeking a Head Athletic Trainer who will practice said profession within the parameters of the Texas Athletic Trainers Licensing Law and will follow both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. These duties are based on the needs of the school and its athletic programs. The athletic trainer’s duties described below should not be considered all-inclusive and The Athletic Director, as necessary, may modify these duties.

The Athletic Trainer will be present at home athletic contests and practices and attend other post-season and home-hosted contests as directed by the Athletic Director. This position reports to the Athletic Director.

Overall Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide athletic trainer coverage for high school and middle school athletic programs

Cultural

  • Routinely meet with coaches, student-athletes and parents to ensure awareness and understanding of the athletic department’s vision to redeem sports for Christ
  • Lead in conflict resolution between parents, coaches, and student-athletes as it pertains to medical treatments

Administrative and Other Responsibilities

  • Establish an effective athletic training program for  both high school and middle school athletics.
  • Provide first aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for student-athletes.
  • The Athletic Trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referral.
  • Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season.
  • Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons.
  • Maintain a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
  • Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods.
  • Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.
  • Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.
  • File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
  • Maintain a daily treatment log.
  • Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory.
  • Provide the Athletic Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.
  • Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment.
  • Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads or braces.
  • Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks
  • Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school’s coaching staff.

Skills

Ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

  • Willingness to listen and to help build consensus; ability to build trust and rapport
  • High self-awareness; acts in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization
  • Proven organizational and time management skills; detail-oriented; self-motivated; ability to  manage multiple activities simultaneously
  • Process driven
  • Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Technology savvy; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to adapt to varying social environments that include parents, coaches, student-athletes,  administrators, opposing coaches and school administrators

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred
  • Five or more years’ experience at the high school or college level and for relevant sport(s)
  • Demonstrated desire and ability to disciple youth athletes
  • Demonstrated leadership
  • Demonstrated faith in Christ; clear appreciation and support for the Athletics Departments  Mission Statement

Requirements

  • Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification
  • Maintain current state licensure
  • Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care.

Working Conditions

Twelve month working schedule with paid school holidays and PTO in accordance with the Employee  Handbook and supervisor’s approval. Evening and weekend work will be required  as needed.

Evaluation

Position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Athletics in accordance with  the job description perimeters and  the employee’s effectiveness in meeting workload demands.

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open Coaching positions

The Covenant School is currently taking applications for the following coaching positions. All positions are part-time stipend only positions. The Covenant School is committed to attracting and retaining exceptional faculty and staff to carry our mission. We seek talented, dedicated, experienced professionals to join our team.

Football

  • Assistant Coach, Varsity Football (2 openings)

Soccer

  • Head Varsity Boys Coach

Cheer

  • Assistant Coach

Wrestling

  • Head Varsity Coach

Strength & Conditioning

  • Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Qualified candidates should fill out the application and email it along with a resume & cover letter to Athletic Coordinator, Liz Traeger: [email protected] 

 

The Covenant School’s athletic program exists to help fulfill the school’s mission and to complement the classical, Christ-centered education. Athletics plays an integral part in our school as we partner with students, parents, teachers, coaches and administrators in educating the mind, body and soul. The pursuit of excellence exceeds the focus of temporal accolades as we attempt to prepare the student for a lifetime and not just a season.