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Summary
Brattleboro Union High School in VT is hiring a certified Head Athletic Trainer for a 10-month contract to manage all student-athlete healthcare, including injury evaluation, treatment, and return-to-play decisions. This school-based role offers significant autonomy and responsibility, covering practices and games from fall through spring, with a salary range of $57,000 to $93,365 per year. New graduates are encouraged to apply, but candidates must possess BOC certification and Vermont licensure.
What's to like?
1. High degree of responsibility and autonomy with direct impact on athlete safety and return-to-play decisions.
2. Competitive salary range ($57,000 – $93,365) and access to a pension plan (Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement Plan), which is a significant benefit in this field.
3. Opportunity to be embedded in the athletic department and build relationships within a high school setting, serving as the go-to medical professional.
Food for thought
(Possible Questions For The Employer)
* The job mentions "Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director (because it’s a school setting)." What specific duties beyond direct athletic training responsibilities might fall under this?
* The description states, "You’ll work closely with the Athletic Director, coaches, families, and local healthcare providers." To whom does the Athletic Trainer report administratively and clinically to ensure clinical autonomy and appropriate return-to-play decisions?
* The salary range is very broad ($57,000 – $93,365). What is the expected starting salary for a candidate with \[mention your level of experience\]?
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