Sports Performance Coordinator (Athletic Trainer) SY26-27

Who We Are District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology. Position Overview: DCI is hiring a full-time Sport Performance Coordinator (Athletic Trainer). This position will oversee the overall management of DCI’s Athletic Program with a particular emphasis on injury prevention and rehabilitation of student athletes in grades 6-12. This position will report to the Senior Director for Student Life. Salary Range: $63,113- $103,515 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience) Work Schedule: Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday; nights, weekends, and school breaks as needed based on athletic schedule. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree is required. A Master’s Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred. Athletic Training License Good communication skills in communicating to parents and staff. A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications. Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Clear background check. Key Qualities & Skills: Coordinate and organize the daily Athletic Trainer functions with the Senior Director for Student Life and coaches of all teams. Complete all reporting requirements to the district. Review student physicals and releases to ensure authenticity. It is expected to meet the school’s professional, clinical, technical, communication and documentation requirements and standards and to make decisions based on established National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) guidelines. Devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and oversees strength and conditioning. Meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on if working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation. Responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Design and implement policies and procedures for the Athletic Training and Strength and Conditioning program in accordance with the Professional Standards Guidelines. Responsible for prevention, emergency care, first aid, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes under his/her care. Provide emergency care and first aid including availability of necessary equipment, communication procedures for emergency situations, and prompt, accurate triage. Evaluate acute and chronic injuries and refer out where appropriate. Determine if a player may return to competition following an injury. Assist with prevention of injuries including education for athletes and Athletic Trainers, identifying factors that put athletes “at risk”, correcting deficiencies in athletes as deemed necessary, as well as taping and bracing. Treat athletic injuries with protection, rest, ice, compression, evaluation, support, cold/heat/ and hydrotherapy as needed or prescribed with the availability of modalities. Cover team practices and sporting events as scheduled with th