Performing Arts Athletic Trainer

Company Description:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular, and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility, and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for thirteen consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for nine consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor’s and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin rail station is only a five-minute walk from campus.

Approximately 90 percent of the College’s student population lives on campus and Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 40 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor’s degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

What is The Dean Difference?

The Dean Difference isn’t any one thing. It’s not a program or a professor. It’s not a single class or a club. It’s the way our academic support networks and community overlap, interweave, and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It’s our secret formula. It’s the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn’t one thing, it’s everything.

Job Description:

The Performing Arts Athletic Trainer in the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance and the School of the Arts is responsible for developing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive performing arts athletic training program that supports the health, wellness, and performance of students. This role provides injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and educational programming for students participating in dance, theatre, and other performing arts disciplines. Working under the supervision of a licensed physician, the Athletic Trainer collaborates closely with faculty, academic advisors, Health Services, and the Counseling Center to promote student well-being and ensure safe participation in classes, rehearsals, and performances. The position also oversees the daily operations of the Performing Arts Athletic Training facility, including staffing, budgeting, inventory management, compliance with professional standards and documentation requirements, and the continued growth and enhancement of the program.

Salary range: $65,000-$75,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position.

Position responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive performing arts athletic training program, including injury prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, rehabilitation, educational programming, and referrals to counseling.
• Provide athletic training services to students, non-matriculated students, and those in pre-collegiate activities, including on-site coverage during rehearsals and performances.
• In coordination with the Dean of the Schools of Performing Arts, adjust facility hours or part-time staff hours as needed during performance weeks.
• Work under the medical supervision of a licensed physician in accordance with medical service agreements, and refer students to outside medical providers for care beyond the scope of athletic training practice.
• Coordinate athletic training evaluations and ongoing care plans while maintaining regular communication with academic advisors, Dean College Health Services and Counseling Services, faculty, and other appropriate stakeholders regarding student health status and readiness to participate in classes, rehearsals, and performances.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Performing Arts Athletic Training facility, including scheduling, staffing, and supervision of work-study students, interns, and clinical education students.
• Supervise part-time staff, interns, work-study students, and clinical education students, including recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Assess emerging best practices, techniques, and equipment to enhance the effectiveness of the athletic training program. Provide injury prevention consultation and educational support to performing arts faculty, as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation within the College’s designated electronic health record system, ensuring compliance with Dean College policies, Massachusetts state and federal confidentiality requirements, and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Code of Professional Practice.
• Other duties as assigned and/or required.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a related field, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of performing arts professional experience, required.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification and active Massachusetts state athletic training licensur required.
• Meets continuing education requirements as established by the NATA and BOC, including current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster an engaging, innovative, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Demonstrate skills in interacting effectively with students, staff, faculty, physicians, and others.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

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