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Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Department:

Athletics  

Locations:

North Adams, MA

Posted:

May 1, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

200067

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About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

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.

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 

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