Assistant Athletic Trainer

Date: 06/18/2026
Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Description :  Hartwick College is excited to expand our Sports Medicine staff and hire a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to join our collaborative healthcare team. This 10-month position supports 21 NCAA Division III varsity programs, including football. This position is immediately hiring until position is filled.

This role is part of a collaborative Sports Medicine team that values continuity of care, shared clinical decision-making, and the opportunity to work with a variety of sport programs. Structured onboarding and mentoring are provided to support early-career athletic trainers and continued growth.

Our growing medical model emphasizes shared responsibility, continuity of care, and an interdisciplinary approach to student-athlete health and well-being. Hartwick Sports Medicine is committed to a collaborative, holistic, and student-centered model of care in which athletic trainers work closely with the Head Athletic Trainer, fellow Assistant Athletic Trainer, Occupational Therapist, team physicians, and campus health partners. The NCAA Division III environment at Hartwick fosters meaningful connections, allowing athletic trainers to practice in a relationship-centered setting where the student-athlete experience comes first.

Responsibilities :
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will collaborate within a comprehensive Sports Medicine team to deliver high-quality athletic training services that support the health, safety, performance, and overall well-being of Hartwick’s student-athletes. Responsibilities include:

• Provide daily injury prevention, on-site evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes
• Provide emergency medical evaluation, care, and injury triage during practices, home contests, and selected away competitions
• Work cooperatively with team physician(s), the Director of College Health Services, counseling and campus health providers, and coaching staff
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and required reports
• Coordinate pre-participation physical examinations for all student-athletes
• Communicate effectively with coaches and administrators regarding student-athlete status and participation
• Assist with the supervision and education of student assistants and interns
• Assist in maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, and supporting budget management for the athletic training department
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and best practices
• Assist with the implementation and annual review of concussion management plans, emergency action plans, and substance education initiatives
• Serve as a healthcare advocate for student-athletes, supporting access to both physical and mental health resources
• Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, serving as a positive role model, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and contributing to a positive and respectful Sports Medicine culture.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or Director of Athletics as needed.
• Participate in significant campus activities including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend.
• Comply with all Federal, State, local, NCAA, Empire 8 Conference, College Department, regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• As a college representative, this person is expected to comport themselves in a professional manner at all times, both on and off campus. No inappropriate relationships with students.

Qualifications :  Minimum requirements for this position are a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a CAATE-accredited athletic training program.  National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC). New York State athletic training licensure or eligibility for licensure.  CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.  Collegiate athletic training experience preferred.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical documentation and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Availability for weekday later afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with travel as required
• Serve as role models and leaders within the athletic training environment and show the ability to adapt to the daily needs of a dynamic NCAA Division III athletics program. 
• A thorough understanding of NCAA regulations related to sports medicine is preferred

Candidates who have recently obtained BOC certification are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range : $52,000 - $55,000

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, Hartwick embraces the teacher-scholar model, with teaching excellence as the first priority, and seeks to recruit, retain and promote a diverse workforce. The College features a Liberal Arts in Practice general education curriculum and aspires to “be the best at melding liberal arts education with experiential learning.” 

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and a celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.

Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. 

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.

 
Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter;
• A resume; and
• The names and contact information for three professional references (including at least one current or former supervisor)

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.