Athletic Trainer / Health Coordinator

The College Preparatory School

Athletic Trainer / Health Coordinator

Full-time Position

The College Preparatory School, an independent high school in Oakland, California, seeks a full-time Athletic Trainer / School Health Coordinator for the 2025-26 school year. This position plays a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of College Prep students, with a particular emphasis on student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer / School Health Coordinator is responsible for implementing preventive health measures, treating athletic injuries, and serving as a resource for the broader school community.

This role requires independent judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff. The Athletic Trainer / School Health Coordinator is a 12-month exempt student-facing staff position that reports directly to the Athletic Director.

Classification: Exempt

Compensation: Competitive salary ($75,000 - $95,000), commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Includes medical, dental, and life insurance, along with a generous vacation package. Lunch is provided to staff daily during the school year.

Primary Responsibilities

Athletic Training & Student Health

• Provide preventive and emergency medical care for all students, with a focus on interscholastic athletes.
• Assess, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries, collaborating with coaches, athletes, and families to determine return-to-play status.
• Attend competitions and practices as needed, prioritizing high-risk sports, home events, and varsity teams while ensuring equitable support for boys' and girls' athletics.
• Assist visiting teams and coaches at College Prep home contests and serve as a first responder in case of emergencies.
• Maintain and manage the Athletic Training Room, including scheduling procedures and ensuring appropriate medical supplies are available.
• Oversee the school's Return-to-Play concussion protocol and collaborate with the Dean of Academics on the Return-to-Learn process.
• Manage on-campus and portable AEDs, as well as pre-participation physical and immunization records through FinalForms.
• Keep accurate records of student treatments and communicate with parents and teams via FinalForms.
• Assist the Athletic Director with additional tasks, including game-day support and supervising events as needed.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive injury prevention and emergency response plan for each sport.
• Represent the athletic training program at school events, including Admissions Open Houses.

Health Coordination & Administrative Responsibilities

• Serve on the school's Safety Committee, tracking health conditions and injuries within the community.
• Review and update the school's Emergency Action Plans in coordination with local emergency medical professionals.
• Develop, implement, and enforce health and safety protocols. Enforce protocols for contagious diseases, risk mitigation, and blood-borne pathogens.
• Manage the school's medication policies and provide first aid to students and faculty/staff.
• Maintain and update student health records and accident reports using FinalForms and other school databases.
• Provide health education, wellness programs, and immunization guidance in collaboration with faculty.

Campus & Student Life Involvement

• Attend and support student life activities such as rafting and skiing grade-level retreats.
• Participate in Common Classroom programming and school assemblies.
• Contribute to the broader school community through committee participation and school-wide events.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to a vibrant school community while ensuring the safety and well-being of students and athletes.

Employment Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Athletic Training or a related field.
• Current Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Instructor certification preferred).

Founded in 1960, The College Preparatory School is an independent, coeducational secondary school created for intellectual risk-takers who want to pursue a purposeful education with kindred peers. As an equal opportunity employer, College Prep welcomes candidates representing diversity of all kinds. We celebrate the inclusivity of our community regarding race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

College Prep typically does not sponsor applicants for work visas. For more information about our school, visit our website at www.college-prep.org

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience.