Athletic Trainer

Location: Hanover, New Hampshire | Type: Full-time | 3 openings available

About the role

To provide primary athletic healthcare for the men and women athletes of Dartmouth College and 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. This role supports the holistic development, health, and wellness of all varsity student-athletes and teams in their pursuit of competitive excellence as part of the Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate athletic injuries and provide immediate treatment.
• Document injuries and treatment plans.
• Refer athletes to physicians as appropriate.
• Design and implement rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
• Provide Athletic Training coverage for sports practices and contests.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in a college or university athletic training setting.
• Experience working with a wide range of both men’s and women’s athletic teams.
• Experience treating both traumatic and overuse-type injuries.
• Certification by the NATABOC.
• Eligible for State of NH Athletic Training License.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.

Skills

• 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 and preventive exercise protocols.
• Skilled at developing rehabilitation programs for a range of common athletic injuries.
• Skilled at the systematic evaluation of athletic injuries.
• Effective communication with colleagues, coaches, athletes, and administrators.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules.
• Commitment to diversity and serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional, related certifications such as FMS, Active Release Techniques, Muscle Energy, Graston Technique, CSCS.

Pay

$53,800–67,300 per year

About Dartmouth College

Often considered a mecca for the highly motivated student-athlete, Dartmouth student-athletes have a storied history of competing at the highest levels, excelling in NCAA Division I championships across sports such as track and field, basketball, cross country, soccer, skiing, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, and tennis. Nicknamed “The Big Green,” Dartmouth sponsors 35 varsity sports—16 for men, 18 for women, and coed sailing—along with 35 club and 24 intramural sports. Three-quarters of Dartmouth undergraduates participate in some form of athletics.

Competing as a member of the Ivy League, the Big Green recently celebrated multiple championships across football, men’s hockey, skiing, equestrian, and women’s rugby, reinforcing a culture of competitive distinction. The College has invested more than $100 million in athletic facilities since 2000, reflecting a longstanding commitment to excellence in athletics, physical education, and recreation.

Guided by the leadership of Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, Mike Harrity, Dartmouth Athletics has embraced a “Distinctly Dartmouth” framework, co-created with coaches and staff, that emphasizes the core values of tenacity, collaboration, and passion. This values-driven approach informs every aspect of the student-athlete experience, aligning athletic priorities with the academic mission of the College and strengthening the sense of community across campus.

Dartmouth has deepened its investment in holistic student well-being through the creation of the Teevens Center for Peak Performance, a new initiative designed to enhance mental wellness, leadership development, and performance science. This innovative resource benefits varsity athletes as well as the broader student body, underscoring Dartmouth’s commitment to preparing graduates to excel both on the playing field and in life.

A private, four-year, liberal arts, coeducational college, Dartmouth focuses on undergraduate education but also includes graduate schools of business, engineering, and medicine, as well as 16 graduate programs in the arts and sciences.