Associate Athletic Trainer

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Administrative/Staff

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Springfield, MA

Posted:

Jun 26, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

189661

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About American International College:

American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 88+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has approximately 2200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy.

AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented.

Job Description:

• Provide direct athletic health care services to designated varsity student athletes (and club sport athletes when appropriate).  Including assessment of athletic-related conditions; establishing plan of care; providing rehabilitation; assist with preventive treatment for future encounters; making referrals to Dexter Health Services, team physicians, and Dexter Counseling Services through the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Assist students with health care needs and concerns by providing resources, guidance, and referral to appropriate health care providers.
• Provide athletic training services for assigned teams, including attendance at scheduled practices and home and away contests as directed.
• Manage athletic insurance claims processing by completing documents, working with student athletes and medical providers as necessary.
• Assist in organizing and conducting the athletic health screenings for all student athletes.
• Assist in conducting athletic injury prevention strategies by developing and/or collaborating on the physical and mental training and conditioning programs in conjunction with strength and conditioning specialists and coaches.
• Maintain the appropriate level of confidentiality regarding student-athletes' medical, insurance, and academic records.
• Communicate effectively with coaches, athletes, students, staff, faculty, parents, and others as necessary regarding the participation status of student athletes.
• Perform required record keeping for designated students, including, injury, treatment, and progress notes.
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate and assist with education of coaches and staff for mandated subjects such as, CPR & First Aid training and Concussion Awareness & Management; work to provide additional educational materials relative to contemporary sports medicine and performance topics.
• Assist in implementing policies and procedures for the effective operation of the athletic training facilities and services.
• Keep up-to-date on current developments in athletic training methods and technology.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Exercise Science, Human Performance, or Athletic Training
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Advanced Practice Athletic Training
•  Credential by BOC, Inc. as ATC; credentialed in BLS/emergency cardiac care
• CPR/First Aid Instructor; Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES); Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Athletic Trainer licensure (or eligible) by Commonwealth of MA Board of Registration in Allied Health
• Knowledge of advanced practice athletic training with skills beyond minimal level of qualification
• Able to manage situations in a competitive athletic and medical environment, including emergencies and to instruct others to assist in calm manner
• Understand and utilize computer functions and software such as word processing, spreadsheets, internet search, social media, and web-based patient medical records management
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends, as well as some overnight travel
• Physical ability to bend, twist, reach, run, and lift at least 40 lbs.
   

Additional Information:

AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents with the online application.

• Brief cover letter
• Current resume
• Contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor)

Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.

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