What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts position at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Location: North Adams, MA Category: Support Staff Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Fri May 1 2026 Job Description:
Detailed Statement of Duties:
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Care for and provide treatment, assessment, rehabilitation, prevention and referral for student-athlete injuries.
Maintain and input medical files and notes for student-athletes through SportsWare (EMR).
Maintain communication with student-athletes, coaches, and medical staff regarding the care and prevention of athletic injuries
Provide athletic training coverage for practices and competitions as appointed by the Director of Athletics and in consultation from the Head Athletic Trainer. Practice and game coverage will include some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Assist with preseason clearances and concussion testing for student-athletes.
Administrative Responsibilities
Support mission and vision of athletic department
Complete all department, College, and conference trainings
Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department, institutional and conference policies and procedures and adhere to the rules and regulations of athletic governance organizations of which the institution is a member
Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior
Any staff member who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedure and in accordance with the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and a staff member may be suspended without pay or terminated if the coach is found to be involved in deliberate and serious violations of NCAA regulations.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
National Athletic Trainers Association (N.A.T.A.) Certifications
Massachusetts State License (Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions) or Eligible
One to three years of Collegiate Athletic Training or related experience preferred
An awareness of higher education principles, practices, and procedures
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to express self in written and oral communication
Ability to work effectively with professional, non-professional, and student personnel
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail
Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of initiative
Additional Information:
MCLA is currently hiring for two Assistant Athletic Trainers
These are part-time, temporary, non-benefitted positions starting on 8/10/26 and going through 10/18/26. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be working up to 18.5 hours per week. Salary for this position is $32.25/hour.
Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Detailed Statement of Duties:
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Care for and provide treatment, assessment, rehabilitation, prevention and referral for student-athlete injuries.
Maintain and input medical files and notes for student-athletes through SportsWare (EMR).
Maintain communication with student-athletes, coaches, and medical staff regarding the care and prevention of athletic injuries
Provide athletic training coverage for practices and competitions as appointed by the Director of Athletics and in consultation from the Head Athletic Trainer. Practice and game coverage will include some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Assist with preseason clearances and concussion testing for student-athletes.
Administrative Responsibilities
Support mission and vision of athletic department
Complete all department, College, and conference trainings
Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department, institutional and conference policies and procedures and adhere to the rules and regulations of athletic governance organizations of which the institution is a member
Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior
Any staff member who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedure and in accordance with the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and a staff member may be suspended without pay or terminated if the coach is found to be involved in deliberate and serious violations of NCAA regulations.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
National Athletic Trainers Association (N.A.T.A.) Certifications
Massachusetts State License (Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions) or Eligible
One to three years of Collegiate Athletic Training or related experience preferred
An awareness of higher education principles, practices, and procedures
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to express self in written and oral communication
Ability to work effectively with professional, non-professional, and student personnel
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail
Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of initiative
Additional Information:
MCLA is currently hiring for two Assistant Athletic Trainers
These are part-time, temporary, non-benefitted positions starting on 8/10/26 and going through 10/18/26. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be working up to 18.5 hours per week. Salary for this position is $32.25/hour.
Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Salary : $32