Upper School - Athletic Trainer

Come join a committed, caring, talented faculty in delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education. Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future through the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD is seeking candidates to serve as the Athletic Trainer and teach two high school courses per semester (Kinesiology and Athletic Training; Emergency Care and Sport Safety) for the 2025/26 academic school year. The Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Director of Athletics.
 

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention and care of athletic injuries; the maintenance of the health and well-being; and the recuperation and rehabilitation following injury of all members of the CESJDS Athletic community. Ideal candidates must have a proven record of working as a team player in close partnership with coaches and team managers, officials, and other teams during athletic competition.  They must possess the ability to adjust plans while maintaining a high level of flexibility, and remain calm and professional in all settings. Additionally, the athletic trainer must have demonstrated success in forging positive relationships with their students and colleagues, fostering student engagement by putting the student at the center of the learning, utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners within their classroom, and engage in positive behavior management. 

Responsibilities:

• Prevents, evaluates, and treats athletic injuries while ensuring comfort and safety
• Prepares athletes for activity with stretching, preventative taping, and bandaging techniques
• Prepares rehabilitation plan for injured athletes and schedules treatment times
• Communicates daily with coaches and the Athletic Director in a concise, informative manner, on the status of injured and recuperating athletes
• Communicates with athletes, families and administration to update them on any injuries and follow-ups
• Maintains confidentiality of athlete injury information in accordance with HIPPA regulations and school expectations 
• Prepares athletic training room for use and maintains and ensures safe operation of all athletic training equipment or modalities
• Assists in coordinating the upkeep and inventory control of all sport medicine modalities and supplies used
• Maintains proper documentation of all athletic injuries in a concise, legible, and timely manner
• Leads the Student Athletic Training (SAT) Program which includes leading the SAT Club and providing students a space for learning and putting in volunteer hours
• Teaches two high school courses per semester (Kinesiology and Athletic Training; Emergency Care and Sport Safety)
• Attends faculty meetings as scheduled
• Serves as high school advisor
• Other duties as assigned by the High School Principal

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Athletic Training (or related degree) preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in youth, collegiate or professional athletics required 
• Active status as BOC Certified Athletic Trainer with a valid Maryland licensure or be eligible for application
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate poise and efficiency in stressful situations and to work confidently in crisis or emergency situations
• Ability to work with a diverse range of students and families
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic school environment

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of various weight/heights
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills, and be able to walk long distances
• Must be able to carry athletic training kit
• Must use proper safety precautions in dealing with injured athletes

To learn more about this opportunity, and to apply, please visit https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds.

Work Environment

In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by an annual vaccination. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.