Athletic Trainer

Dartmouth College

Hanover (NH)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 67,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide primary healthcare for varsity athletes and deliver coverage for practices and contests on site in Hanover, NH. The role includes evaluating injuries, immediate care, and coordinating with physicians for referrals as appropriate.

The candidate will design rehabilitation programs, implement preventive protocols, and document progress while traveling with teams as needed. A master's degree and active credentials are required.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Sports Medicine or related field required.
Two years experience in college/university athletic training setting.
Experience treating a range of traumatic and overuse injuries.
KNOWLEDGE of ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and iontophoresis.
Ability to implement rehabilitation and preventive exercise protocols.
Certified by NATABOC and NH Athletic Training License eligible.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide primary athletic healthcare for Dartmouth athletes.
Evaluate injuries, provide immediate treatment, and refer to physicians as needed.
Design and implement rehabilitation programs.
Travel with teams to away contests when required.
Maintain documentation of injury status and recovery progress.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and coaches to optimize care.

Skills

Athletic training

Injury evaluation

Rehabilitation programs

Return-to-play decisions

Taping and immobilization

Therapeutic exercise

Ultrasound therapy

Electrical stimulation

Iontophoresis

CPR & First Aid

Communication with medical staff

Education

Master's degree in Sports Medicine or Related Field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 08/04/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 0067701

Position Title

Position Title Athletic Trainer

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $53,800

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $67,300

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH 03755
6083 Davis Varsity House

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

To provide primary athletic healthcare for the men and women athletes of Dartmouth College and to provide Athletic Training coverage for sports practices and contests, including evaluation of athletic injuries, immediate treatment, documentation, physician referral as is appropriate and the design and implementation of rehabilitation programs.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Masters plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Two years experience in college or university athletic training setting.
Experience working with a wide range of both men’s and women’s athletic teams.
Experienced at effectively treating both traumatic and overuse type injuries.
Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine or Related Field.
Knowledge and skill in the use and application of various electrical modalities, including ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation and iontophoresis.
Knowledge and skill in the application of various preventive taping procedures.
Knowledge and skill in the administration of therapeutic & preventive exercise protocols.
Skilled at developing rehabilitation programs for a range of common athletic injuries.
Skilled at the systematic evaluation of athletic injuries.
Certification by the NATABOC .
Eligible for State of NH Athletic Training License.
Certification in CPR and First Aid.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, coaches athletes and administrators.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules.
Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Additional, related certifications, such as FMS , Active Release Techniques, Muscle Energy, Graston Technique, CSCS are highly valued and encouraged.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number 646-9419

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Ben Schuler, Director of Sports Medicine

Department Contact's Phone Number

Department Contact's Phone Number 646-9419

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Provides comprehensive athletic training care to various student athletes using an evidence based approach.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Description

Responsible for the daily evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sport related injuries, as well as preventative and preparticipation preparation.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 30

Description

Travels with assigned teams to away contests.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Description

Screens pre-season health histories in order to identify potential problems and refers qualifying conditions or injuries to the appropriate medical care provider for follow-up.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Description

Works collaboratively with other athletic trainers, physicians, physical therapists and others to provide high quality healthcare tailored to the needs of each student athlete including; development and implementation for rehabilitation programs, making appropriate and timely referrals and return to play decisions.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Description

Serves as a liaison between athletes, coaches, head athletic trainer, and team physicians. Communicates injury status, rehabilitation progress, and appropriate activity levels of injured athletes to appropriate individuals.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Description

Remains current on latest developments and advances in sports medicine through journal review, and attendance at conferences, seminars, and clinics.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Description

Maintains facilities, equipment, modalities and supplies. Maintains a working understanding of all equipment usage and general preventive maintenance procedures.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

-- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

-- Performs other duties as assigned

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