Assistant Athletic Trainer – 42586

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Administrative; Full time

DEPARTMENT: Athletic Training

Position Summary

The assistant athletic trainer is a full-time, 10-month position (July-May). Alma College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and the NCAA Division III. The position will assist in providing injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, appropriate medical referral, treatment and rehabilitation for student athletes (male and female).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include, but not limited to the following):

• Provide athletic training services under the supervision of the physician, to include evaluation, managing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries as needed or prescribed
• Accurate maintenance of student athlete medical records
• Serve as a preceptor and provide direct supervision of the athletic training students in the Central Michigan University, CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) and athletic training student aide
• Provide home game and practice medical coverage
• Occasional travel with athletic teams
• Assist head athletic trainer with daily athletic training room operations
• Serve as a liaison with parents, sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, and administration staff
• Participate in all pre-participation sport screenings and medical clearance
• File secondary insurance claims through BMI
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field
• BOC certification
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Current/eligible for Michigan licensure
• Entry level experience with collegiate athletic training department
• Experience in a residential campus environment is strongly preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively to various groups and individuals
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and MIAA compliance and conference rules, and an understanding of the NCAA Division III student athlete philosophy
• Ability to work weekends and evenings, along with travel
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to fulfill essential functions of the position
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field
• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.
  
  

Application Process

For full consideration, qualified applicants must complete the following steps:

• submit the Alma College application
• email a letter of interest and resume to careers@alma.edu.
  
  

Applications will be accepted through January 8, 2026.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.

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