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Boston University Academy is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer / Assistant Athletic Director to begin in August 2024 (start date flexible). As the school’s Athletic Trainer, the primary responsibility is to work with student athletes on the management, prevention, and recovery from injury. They will be present at practices and games and will be expected to be the first responder in case of injury. As the Assistant Athletic Director, the primary responsibility will be to support the Athletic Director with the administration of a growing athletic program in such duties as scheduling, purchasing, and supervision of games and coaches. This person will also be a part of the school’s health and safety team, involved in staff safety training, student health records management and protocols, and emergency response protocols. BUA staff and faculty are also involved in various aspects of school life, including advising, chaperoning trips and events, and leading extracurricular activities.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, but candidates of any experience level are welcome to apply. A successful candidate must be a certified Athletic Trainer. This person should have a passion and a desire for working with high school students, as well as the skills to communicate with them effectively. The athletic training program is relatively new at BUA, so the ideal candidate will be someone with the energy and excitement to continue that development. As a part of Boston University, this person will have the opportunity to take advantage of the athletic training resources of a Division 1 athletic program. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, who are flexible and creative, who will fully engage in the life of the school, and who are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.
As the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, Boston University Academy (BUA) offers students who love learning both a traditional, caring independent school experience and access to a broad range of university courses. In the eleventh and twelfth grades, students follow their passions by regularly completing up to twelve courses from Boston University’s undergraduate curriculum. The school’s 233 students are curious, capable, and kind. They come from 55 cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. 56% of students identify as students of color. 30% of students are on financial aid — a reflection of BUA’s commitment to equity and access.
Boston University’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for graduate work at Boston University, and remission extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page here.
To apply, please send a resume, list of references (if available), and cover letter addressed to Derek Dettorre, Director of Operations and Finance, to buacareers@bu.edu.
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About Boston University Academy
Founded in 1993, Boston University Academy (BUA) is an academically rigorous independent day school located on the Boston University campus. BUA is the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, offering a distinctive curriculum to students in grades nine through twelve. BUA provides students with an unparalleled college preparatory program that combines liberal arts coursework with classes at Boston University. At BUA, students’ zeal for learning takes them as far as they are capable. Small class sizes and close relationships with faculty allow students to pursue their passions and nurture their talents. In eleventh and twelfth grade, students regularly complete up to 12 courses (equivalent to approximately 48 college credits) from the University’s undergraduate curriculum. BUA students in good academic and disciplinary standing gain automatic admission to Boston University. The school’s 202 students come from 55 cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. BUA’s Mission: In our caring high-school community, students who love learning are challenged to think critically and read deeply, and to explore adventurously the wider world of learning at Boston University.