Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

Tallulah Falls School is seeking a full-time licensed, certified Assistant Athletic Trainer with the expertise to support the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for student-athletes. Working under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director, this role assists in delivering high-quality sports medicine care, ensuring athlete safety, and promoting overall wellness and performance. This position requires not only clinical competence but also a high level of character and integrity.

In addition, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will receive a competitive benefits package including but not limited to; medical/dental/vision/hearing and life insurances, retirement plan (employer match up to 6% after one-year of employment), professional development and employee discount for dependents that attend TFS. This position is available to start June 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate skills:
  • Prevention and care of athletic injuries
  • Use of taping, bracing, and rehab equipment to return athletes to practice or play
  • Creating plans for rehabilitation, treatment and care of athletic injuries
  • Evaluation of injuries and first aid
• Educate:
  • Athletes about their injury, treatment and rehabilitation plans
  • Sets goals for athletes to complete treatment and return to play
  • Develops and administers strengthening plans to help with injury prevention
• Perform:
  • Proper documentation on all athletes
  • Clearance of student-athletes prior to participation
  • Setup for hydration, first aid, etc. for home events
  • Proper coverage for assigned events such as practices, games, camps, etc.

• • Coordinates boxed meals from the dining hall for boarders when needed
  • Works hours and days outside of the traditional work schedule 
• Communicate with:
  • Athletic Director and coaching staff about athletes and their care
  • Parents, dorm staff and upper or middle school staff about accommodations for students with injuries
  • Medical team for athlete rehab, progress, and return to participation
  • Athletes about their rehabilitation and scheduling for physical therapy, medical appointments both on and off campus
  • Coaches and parents through injury reporting, emails, and face to face conversations regarding athletes and their return to participation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Licensed in Georgia or eligible for Licensure in Georgia
• NATA/BOC Certified Member
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in athletic training, master’s degree preferred
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism
• Understand and value private education, day and boarding student life and academic/athletic balance
• Adhere to and enforce all school policies

Standard Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for an extended period of time
• Must be able to bend, reach, lift and climb
• Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to lift, carry, move and handle equipment, boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to communicate and respond to questions from various levels both with and outside the organization
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to perform specified duties

In addition to completing the employment application, interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to Athletic Director, Greg Neeley at greg.neeley@tallulahfalls.org. No phone calls, please. The employment application can be found here- https://www.tallulahfalls.org/about/careers