Athletic Trainer
About This Role
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Create a Schrole account and choose between a free limited membership or an all-access membership for $50.
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Send an application directly to ISB at jobs@isb.ac.th, along with a cover letter, an updated resume, and a list of at least three references.
Please Note:
• All successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks.
• Faculty members are eligible for benefits that cover themselves and one dependent.
• ISB reserves the right to close a position prior to the application deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Position Title: Athletic Trainer. This specialized role does not focus on physical education teaching or athletic administration; it is dedicated to the health, injury prevention, performance enhancement, and wellbeing education of student-athletes.
Position Overview:
The Athletic Trainer is accountable for the health, safety, and long-term development of student-athletes in Grades 6–12. This position leads a comprehensive Athletic Development Pathway, which includes medical care, injury prevention, performance preparation, and wellbeing education, working closely with coaches, nursing staff, and school leadership to ensure safe and sustainable athletic engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Athletic Development & Performance
● Design and implement the Athletic Development Pathway for Grades 6–12, ensuring training loads are appropriate for the physical development of students.
● Create and manage periodized strength, mobility, and conditioning programs for varsity teams and selected high-performance athletes.
● Conduct assessments of movement and performance to inform personalized programming and reduce injury risks.
● Maintain a Prehab exercise library for student and coach use during daily warm-ups and training sessions.
Medical Care, Rehabilitation & Return to Play
● Provide medical coverage for school-sponsored practices, competitions, designated travel events, and select evenings and weekends.
● Assess, treat, and rehabilitate injuries using individualized, evidence-based physiotherapy care plans, including advanced manual therapy techniques within the scope of practice.
● Oversee the Return-to-Play (RTP) pathway, acting as the primary clinical authority on student-athlete readiness for high-intensity or contact sports.
● Deliver emergency care as required and coordinate referrals to external medical providers when necessary.
● Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
Injury Prevention, Concussion & Emergency Preparedness
● Develop and implement evidence-based injury prevention and prehab programs for all age groups.
● Lead concussion management protocols for Grades 6–12, which include return-to-learn and return-to-play procedures.
● Contribute to the development, training, and execution of the Athletics Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
● Manage travel medical kits and provide remote medical support for teams competing abroad.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Wellbeing, Safeguarding & Collaboration
● Ensure that all interactions align with international safeguarding and Child Protection standards, upholding professionalism in one-on-one engagements.
● Facilitate regular Athlete Wellbeing meetings with coaches and nurses to monitor students at risk due to injury, workload, or wellbeing issues.
● Advise coaches on appropriate medical accommodations for student-athletes with chronic health conditions.
● Integrate performance-focused wellbeing strategies (e.g., mindfulness, recovery practices) and refer to counseling professionals as needed.
Education, Data & Program Support
● Conduct workshops centered on the Student-Athlete Life, addressing topics such as sleep, nutrition, hydration, mental health, and performance.
● Provide professional development for coaches on athlete health, injury prevention, and workload management.
● Collect and track relevant health and performance data following school policy and consent requirements.
● Oversee the procurement of athletic training equipment, supplies, and annual budgeting in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
● Assist in evaluating athletic facilities and equipment to minimize injury risks.
Professional Standards
● Uphold the highest ethical, legal, and professional standards in athletic training, physiotherapy, performance, and wellbeing support.
● Carry out additional responsibilities related to this role as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Refer to the attached job description for more information.