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Athletic Trainer
Jacob's PillowBecket, MA, 01223, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Feb 2025
💰 $64,000/yr
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Job Location Becket, MAPosition Type Full TimeDescription
TITLE: Athletic Trainer LOCATION: Becket, MA COMPENSATION: $27- $32 per hour (Average of 48 h per week) STATUS: Full-Time, Seasonal 6-day work week from June 11-August 28 * If you are not able to take the entire contract we would be open to a shorter contract for the second half of the summer starting July 10-August 28. REPORTS TO: Health Care Coordinator WORKS WITH: Health Care Coordinator, Nurse, The School staff, Artists DEPARTMENT: Health Office BENEFITS: Three meals a day, free access to classes, performances, talks, and studio usage. Position Summary The Athletic Trainer for Dance provides comprehensive care to dancers, focusing on injury prevention, emergency care, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of dance-related injuries. This role supports both pre-professional and professional dancers, ensuring their physical well-being throughout rehearsals, performances, and training programs. The trainer collaborates with dance faculty, choreographers, medical professionals, and production teams to optimize dancer health and performance. RESPONSIBILITIES- Maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for dancers.
- Provide on-site coverage for rehearsals, classes, and performances, including emergency response for injuries.
- Conduct pre-participation screenings to assess injury risk and develop individualized prevention strategies.
- Assist in developing warm-up, conditioning, and recovery programs tailored to dancers’ needs.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic dance-related injuries.
- Administer therapeutic modalities (e.g., taping, bracing, manual therapy, stretching, massage, heat/ice therapy).
- Collaborate with physical therapists, physicians, and strength & conditioning specialists for holistic dancer care.
- Educate dancers and faculty on injury prevention, nutrition, biomechanics, and self-care.
- Maintain accurate medical records of assessments, treatments, and rehabilitation plans.
- Oversee rehabilitation programs to ensure a safe return to dance activities.
- Manage first aid stations, emergency response plans, and injury management protocols during performances.
- Maintain and inventory medical supplies and equipment.
- Assist dancers in adapting to physical demands specific to different dance styles and choreography.
- Stay updated on best practices in dance medicine and share knowledge with staff and dancers.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Dance Medicine, Sports Medicine, or a related field.
- Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic T
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