Durham Academy·Durham, North Carolina
The athletic trainer will provide healthcare services to student-athletes in grades 7th-12th while working collaboratively with the sports medicine department. Responsibilities include risk reduction, injury assessment, therapeutic intervention, and healthcare administration under the supervision of an overseeing physician.
DA Athletics seeks a life-changing educator who will join the sports medicine department and provide athletic healthcare services to student-athletes in grades 7th-12th. In alignment with the mission of the school - to prepare each student to live a moral, happy, and productive life - the athletic trainer will keep the experience and development of student-athletes at the center of all goals. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.
Practice within the parameters of the North Carolina Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners, and follow both the Standards of Practice set forth by the Board of Certification and the Code of Ethics set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
Candidates should include a cover letter, resume, and three references with this application.
Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,267 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of Durham Academy education is to prepare for a moral, happy and productive life. [https://www.da.org/about/mission-history/the-durham-academy-graduate-a-mission-driven-life] DA’s Strategic Vision [https://www.da.org/about/strategicvision] commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Diversity, Equity, and Engagement Mission Statement
Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here [https://www.da.org/about/diversity].
(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)
Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This position is open until filled.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training and be BOC certified. Applicants are also required to be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina and possess CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care certification.
Market context
In North Carolina, athletic trainer openings are often tied to schools, sports medicine programs, and rehabilitation settings that need coverage for active populations. This role is competitive because employers typically want a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, ABC certification, North Carolina licensure, and AHA Basic Life Support, while benefits such as PTO, license renewal reimbursement, race fee reimbursement, structured mentoring, and EIB accrual can help offset the demands of the job. Review the licensure and certification requirements first, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.