St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. Be at the center of this mission by joining the school as the assistant athletic trainer. All our students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto. To learn more about St. Andrew’s visit our website at www.standrews-de.org.

Sports Medicine at St. Andrew’s is not only about the treatment of athletic injuries, but also the holistic care, development, and growth of each student on campus.  The athletic training facility at St. Andrew’s is a hub of energy and excitement every day before sports.  The positivity and enthusiasm of the athletic trainers sets the tone for many of the athletes for the afternoon and works in concert with the coach/mentor model of the school.  Our work with the St. Andrew’s athletes goes beyond the opportunity to heal, but to connect and mirror the transformative process of the classrooms, sports fields, and dorms.  The assistant athletic trainer should fully embrace the role of caregiver and mentor.

St. Andrew’s is an associate member school in the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association and a member of the Delaware Independent School Conference. 

This position will report to the Director of Sports Medicine and work collaboratively with a sports medicine doctor. The incumbent must be prompt, dependable, and flexible providing sideline medical coverage for practices and games.  

This position will work approximately 20 hours per week beginning August 18, 2025, until May 31, 2026. Typical hours are 3:15 PM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday.  Other shifts outside of the typical hours may occasionally be necessary based on game schedules and as needed on Saturdays. 

Breaks include a fall long weekend (4 days), Thanksgiving recess (9 days), winter recess (18 days), a winter long weekend (4 days), spring recess (15 days), and a spring long weekend (4 days).

Job Responsibilities

Injury Prevention:
Identifying and mitigating risks to prevent injuries, including implementing safety protocols approved by the St. Andrew’s Director of Sports Medicine, providing education on proper rehabilitation, exercises, and training techniques, and promoting healthy lifestyles.   The Assistant AT should be familiar with various DIAA Sports Medicine guidelines such as the Heat Restriction Policy and Concussion Management Guidelines.

Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis:
Assessing and diagnosing injuries and illnesses, utilizing various methods and tools within your scope of education and DE state license, and recommending referral to medical professionals when necessary.  All clinical assessments are discussed with the Director of Sports Medicine before progressing with treatment.  

Immediate and Emergency Care:
This domain focuses on providing immediate on-field or on-site care for injuries and illnesses, including first aid, stabilization, and the potential activation of EMS.  Assistant AT must be knowledgeable and comfortable with St. Andrew’s approved Emergency Action Plans and communication with all roles and personnel involved with our system of care.  

Treatment and Rehabilitation:
Athletic trainers implement treatment plans and rehabilitation programs to restore injured athletes' abilities to participate, utilizing modalities, exercises, manual therapy, and other therapeutic techniques. All treatment plans and rehabilitation programs will be communicated, coordinated, and progressed with the approval of St. Andrew’s Director of Sports Medicine.

Organization and Administration:
The Assistant AT will be responsible for the documentation of all assessments and treatments being entered into the St. Andrew’s Sports Medicine database.  The assessment and care of injured visiting athletes are communicated to the athlete’s coaching staff, the athlete’s parent(s), and the visiting team’s AT.

Professional Responsibility:
The Assistant AT is expected to maintain ethical standards, adhere to professional guidelines, and engage in continuing education to stay current in the field.  Professional boundaries with the St. Andrew’s student athletes are of the utmost importance and the foundation of building trusting relationships within the St. Andrew’s community.

Skills and experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports medicine, exercise science, kinesiology, or related field

• Must be BOC certified, possess Delaware state athletic training licensure, and be CPR certified 
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects like coolers or weight room objects
• Medium strength is required to position athletes for examination. May assist athletes as needed, helping them on and off-field, the exam table, etc.
• Must be comfortable driving a golf cart to the sports field to take medical supplies and/or water coolers

This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. A thorough background check, inclusive of fingerprinting, is required as a condition of employment as well a physical and drug screening.