Athletic Trainer.

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide primary athletic healthcare for student-athletes and deliver coverage for practices and contests. The role requires evaluating injuries, initiating treatment, documenting care, and designing rehabilitation plans.

Must hold a Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine or related field, be NATABOC certified, and eligible for NH licensure; CPR/First Aid certification is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine or related field.
• Certification by the NATABOC and NH license eligibility.
• Experience with collegiate athletic training and a range of teams.
• Proficient in therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic healthcare for Dartmouth athletes with evidence-based care.
• Evaluate injuries, perform immediate treatment, and refer as needed.
• Design and implement rehabilitation programs for common injuries.
• Travel with teams to away contests and assist in return-to-play decisions.
• Communicate injury status and rehabilitation progress with staff.

Skills

College athletic training experience

Treat both male and female teams

Traumatic and overuse injury care

Rehabilitation program development

Evaluation of athletic injuries

Communication with coaches and staff

Preventive taping procedures

Ability to work independently

Education

Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine or Related Field

NATABOC Certification

NH Athletic Training License eligible

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

Ultrasound

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Iontophoresis

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 08/04/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 0067701

Position Title Athletic Trainer

Hiring Range Minimum $53,800

Hiring Range Maximum $67,300

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

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? No

If yes, length of term in months. NA

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.

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 Ben Schuler

Department Contact Phone Number 646-9419

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

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.

Background Check

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? Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Additional Instructions

Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86718

Key Accountabilities

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

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 30

Description Travels with assigned teams to away contests.

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 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 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 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 5

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

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