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Trainer roles on OPT are common in corporate learning and development, fitness, and technical training fields. Most qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a relevant degree, which supports your OPT work authorization. STEM OPT extensions apply if your training role sits within an eligible CIP code field.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you looking to work with some of the top high school athletes in the area? This role at Middlesex School might be right for you! Come join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting student-athletes through high-quality, compassionate sports medicine care. In this part-time role, you will help promote athlete health, safety, performance, and recovery while working closely with coaches, medical professionals, and athletics staff in a dynamic environment. Having just completed a $40 million+ new fieldhouse, our athletics department is newly invigorated and ready to dominate in the ISL. Come be part of the excitement of the Zebra herd!
Job Summary:
The Part-time Assistant Athletic Trainer provides athletic trainer coverage for Middlesex School athletic programs. The Part-time Assistant Athletic Trainer will practice within the parameters of the Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts, and the Standards of Practice laid out by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
To learn more about working at Middlesex School, please click HERE.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Essential Athletic functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Provide first aid and injury assessment for Middlesex School student athletes
- Provide rehabilitation services for Middlesex School student athletes
- Provide care & coverage for on-campus and some off-campus events and practices, as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
- Apply indicated injury risk reduction methods to students
- Provide respectful communication, within the limits of confidentiality, on student health matters between coaches, parents and health care providers
- File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries or incidents in SportsWare, or written forms
- Assist in maintaining a daily treatment log in SportsWare, the School’s record system
- Assist in supplying each team with appropriate medical equipment
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use computer-based software including email, computerized maintenance management system, and smart phone/mobile devices, and MS Office.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
- Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of School life.
- Organized with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of community groups including students, parents, staff, faculty, and city/state officials.
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work.
- Ability to analyze emergency situations accurately and take prompt action.
- Strict adherence to student/patient confidentiality.
Work environment:
- In office environment.
- In athletic center setting with exercise equipment, crowds, and noises associated with play of various sports.
- On athletic fields in all seasons and weather.
- Outdoors in all weather conditions known to the New England environment.
Physical demands:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Remain standing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to administer CPR.
- Ability to go up and down flights of steps.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects.
- Ability to stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds at a time without assistance.
- Ability to traverse various areas of the facility (including unpaved areas, dirt paths, uneven terrain, etc.) to conduct inspections of athletic facilities and reach student athletes on fields.
- Ability to withstand exposure to inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet, freezing temperatures, etc.).
- Communication skills using the spoken and written word.
- Ability to see with normal parameters.
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example manual therapies.
Travel required:
- Within the New England region as needed based on schedule of various teams.
Required education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training
- Excellent knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Excellent knowledge of medical supplies and equipment used by Athletic Trainers
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to certified athletic training
- Certified Athletic Trainer Certificate from the BOC
- NATA Member
- Current Massachusetts state license
- Current CPR, First Aid and AED certificates
Additional eligibility requirements:
- Able to successfully complete MVR, CHRI, CORI, and SORI checks.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment Category: Staff
Reports to: Head Athletic Trainer
Benefits Eligibility: Part-time non-benefits eligible
Schedule: Generally, Monday through Saturday while school is in session and students are present, hours will vary, approximately 20 hours per week on average.
Are you looking to work with some of the top high school athletes in the area? This role at Middlesex School might be right for you! Come join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting student-athletes through high-quality, compassionate sports medicine care. In this part-time role, you will help promote athlete health, safety, performance, and recovery while working closely with coaches, medical professionals, and athletics staff in a dynamic environment. Having just completed a $40 million+ new fieldhouse, our athletics department is newly invigorated and ready to dominate in the ISL. Come be part of the excitement of the Zebra herd!
Job Summary:
The Part-time Assistant Athletic Trainer provides athletic trainer coverage for Middlesex School athletic programs. The Part-time Assistant Athletic Trainer will practice within the parameters of the Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts, and the Standards of Practice laid out by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
To learn more about working at Middlesex School, please click HERE.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Essential Athletic functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Provide first aid and injury assessment for Middlesex School student athletes
- Provide rehabilitation services for Middlesex School student athletes
- Provide care & coverage for on-campus and some off-campus events and practices, as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
- Apply indicated injury risk reduction methods to students
- Provide respectful communication, within the limits of confidentiality, on student health matters between coaches, parents and health care providers
- File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries or incidents in SportsWare, or written forms
- Assist in maintaining a daily treatment log in SportsWare, the School’s record system
- Assist in supplying each team with appropriate medical equipment
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use computer-based software including email, computerized maintenance management system, and smart phone/mobile devices, and MS Office.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
- Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of School life.
- Organized with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of community groups including students, parents, staff, faculty, and city/state officials.
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work.
- Ability to analyze emergency situations accurately and take prompt action.
- Strict adherence to student/patient confidentiality.
Work environment:
- In office environment.
- In athletic center setting with exercise equipment, crowds, and noises associated with play of various sports.
- On athletic fields in all seasons and weather.
- Outdoors in all weather conditions known to the New England environment.
Physical demands:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Remain standing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to administer CPR.
- Ability to go up and down flights of steps.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects.
- Ability to stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds at a time without assistance.
- Ability to traverse various areas of the facility (including unpaved areas, dirt paths, uneven terrain, etc.) to conduct inspections of athletic facilities and reach student athletes on fields.
- Ability to withstand exposure to inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet, freezing temperatures, etc.).
- Communication skills using the spoken and written word.
- Ability to see with normal parameters.
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example manual therapies.
Travel required:
- Within the New England region as needed based on schedule of various teams.
Required education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training
- Excellent knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Excellent knowledge of medical supplies and equipment used by Athletic Trainers
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to certified athletic training
- Certified Athletic Trainer Certificate from the BOC
- NATA Member
- Current Massachusetts state license
- Current CPR, First Aid and AED certificates
Additional eligibility requirements:
- Able to successfully complete MVR, CHRI, CORI, and SORI checks.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment Category: Staff
Reports to: Head Athletic Trainer
Benefits Eligibility: Part-time non-benefits eligible
Schedule: Generally, Monday through Saturday while school is in session and students are present, hours will vary, approximately 20 hours per week on average.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Trainer
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
OPT work must be directly related to your degree field. A Trainer position qualifies when it requires a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, communications, or a related discipline. Document this connection clearly before accepting any offer.
Target employers with established OPT hiring history
Large corporations, consulting firms, and healthcare systems regularly hire Trainers on OPT. These organizations have HR infrastructure to handle work authorization paperwork, reducing the friction that smaller employers sometimes create around OPT documentation and I-983 compliance.
Understand your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
If your degree is in instructional technology, data science, or another STEM field, your Trainer role may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before interviewing so you can answer employer questions with confidence.
Address your OPT timeline proactively with hiring managers
Trainer hiring cycles often move slowly. With OPT lasting 12 months, timing matters. Raise your authorization window early in conversations so employers can assess H-1B visa sponsorship feasibility before your OPT expires, rather than scrambling at the end.
Emphasize transferable skills that justify sponsorship investment
Employers sponsor visas when the cost is worth it. Highlight specialized expertise in areas like e-learning development, curriculum design, or technical software training that makes replacing you with a domestic hire difficult. Specificity makes the sponsorship conversation easier.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly Trainer openings
Not every Trainer posting is open to OPT candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with active visa sponsorship histories, so you spend less time on applications that lead nowhere and more time on opportunities with realistic authorization pathways.
Trainer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Trainer on F-1 OPT?
Yes, provided the Trainer role is directly related to your degree field. A position in corporate learning and development, technical training, or instructional design typically qualifies when the employer requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Your DSO can confirm whether the specific job description aligns with your authorized field of study before you accept an offer.
Do Trainer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Some do. If your degree is in instructional technology, human-computer interaction, data science, or another STEM-designated field, and the Trainer role involves applying those STEM skills directly, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. The key is that both your degree CIP code and the job duties must fall within STEM-eligible categories. Confirm with your DSO early.
What should I include in my I-983 training plan as a Trainer?
Your I-983 must show a clear connection between your degree field and the training work you'll perform. For Trainer roles, that means documenting how you'll apply knowledge in instructional design, adult learning theory, curriculum development, or a technical discipline. The plan should also specify measurable learning outcomes and your employer's evaluation process. Your employer's HR or L&D team typically helps complete this.
Which types of employers hire Trainers on OPT most reliably?
Large employers in healthcare, financial services, technology, and consulting tend to hire Trainers on OPT most consistently. These organizations have dedicated L&D departments and HR teams familiar with work authorization. They're also more likely to consider H-1B sponsorship once your OPT period ends. Browse Migrate Mate to find Trainer openings from employers with documented visa sponsorship histories.
Can I work as a freelance or contract Trainer on OPT?
Self-employment is not permitted on F-1 OPT. You must work for an employer who can sign your I-983 training plan, report your employment to your DSO, and verify that the role meets the practical training criteria. Contract work through a staffing agency is generally acceptable as long as the agency is your legal employer of record and the training relationship is properly documented.