Job Description

• Provide medical coverage for middle and upper school teams 
• Provide high-quality care in the areas of prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Comply with school and state regulations related to athletic training services, medical care, and student-athlete welfare
• Travel with teams as assigned for finals
• Manage and maintain sports medicine equipment and supplies
• Communicate with parents, head athletic trainer, faculty, and school administrators about student injuries, treatment plans, and return-to-play protocols when applicable
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, injury reports, and documentation in accordance with HIPAA regulations and school policies
• Administrative duties include injury documentation
• Additional responsibilities include other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics

Qualifications:

1. NATABOC certification / Successful completion of the NATABOC exam
2. New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners licensure (in possession or eligible)
3. CPR/AED/First aid certification
4. Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of anatomy and mechanisms of injury among adolescent athletes
• Knowledgeable and competent in current best practices for prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries
• Organizational skills to manage medical records, schedules, and equipment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with athletes, coaches, and medical professionals 
• High-energy, self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere where things can change quickly
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain composure under stressful conditions
• Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in sports medicine 
• Desire to work in an athletics department representing a diverse population.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours as needed in an environment where flexibility is crucial
• Superior customer service skills and a collaborative, friendly demeanor
• Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check (required)

Montclair Kimberley Academy is an independent, coeducational day school with a strong national reputation serving students from Pre-K through Grade 12 on three campuses in Montclair, NJ. MKA's challenging, engaging, and innovative academic program provides a vibrant and transformative education for students. As guided by its Strategic Plan, MKA is committed to promoting multicultural education grounded in equity, anti-bias education, and social justice. Multicultural education is a process of inquiry, reflection, and engagement that honors students’ narratives, provides a safe environment to explore and discuss multiple perspectives, and helps transform students and faculty, school culture and curriculum, community, and society.  We actively seek candidates who share our commitment to this process.

Applications :

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resumé to Elizabeth Cooney , Head Athletic Trainer, and Todd Smith , Director of Athletics. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

MKA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, disability or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, perceived disability, military or veteran status, genetic test or result, national origin, or any other factors protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of its employment practices and other school-administered programs. Further state and federal protection is extended on account of disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related disabilities, actual or potential parenthood, or family status.

About Montclair Kimberley Academy

Montclair Kimberley Academy is one of New Jersey’s leading co-educational independent day schools, with over 1,000 students, on three campuses in Montclair. As guided by its Strategic Plan, MKA is committed to promoting multicultural education, grounded in ideas of equity, anti-bias education, anti-racism, and social justice. We see multicultural education as a process of inquiry, reflection and engagement that honors students’ narratives, provides a safe environment in which to explore and discuss multiple perspectives, and helps transform students and faculty, school culture and curriculum, community and society, and we seek candidates who share our commitment to this process. It is MKA's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or disability not related to the requirements for being a successful employee at MKA.

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