Clinical Athletic Trainer

Clinical Athletic Trainer

Salary

$61,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Location

Springfield, MA

Job Type

Academic Faculty - 9 months

Job Number

00379

Department

Athletic Training

Opening Date

05/04/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy - the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others. We aspire to educate undergraduate and graduate students with a lifelong passion for service, compassion for others, and who are action-oriented leaders in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from faculty candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision.

Springfield College seeks applications for a Clinical Athletic Trainer with primary responsibilities in Football with a rank of Assistant Professor of Athletic Training within the Department of Athletic Training. This is a full-time, nine-month, program-track appointment within the School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership beginning August 2026. Expertise in the field, demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching, and a strong commitment to service and professional activities is expected. This faculty member will be responsible for providing comprehensive athletic health care for the Springfield College intercollegiate football program while simultaneously providing clinical education, supervision and instruction to athletic training students. Demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching, and a strong commitment to service and professional activities is expected. Preference will be given to candidates who can bring diverse perspectives to this growing department and are motivated to help students succeed.

Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Responsibilities

Duties will primarily include providing comprehensive athletic health care for the Springfield College intercollegiate athletic program while simultaneously providing clinical education, supervision, and instruction to athletic training students. Additional responsibilities will include teaching in athletic training lecture and/or laboratory courses.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Interested candidates for this position will have an earned degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited institution, as well as a post-professional master's or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in Athletic Training or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer, licensed or eligible for licensure in Massachusetts and an NPI number
• Candidates must have demonstrated contemporary expertise in one or more of the following areas: urgent and emergent care, primary care, rehabilitation or orthopedics.
• Candidates must possess strong clinical, administrative, and technology skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred qualifications include 5 or more years of experience as a preceptor, CPR/AED instructor certification, and 2 or more years of experience engaging in teaching.
• Experience using EMR also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The environment of the athletic training clinic fosters collaboration between faculty, staff, graduate teaching fellows, residents and athletic training students.

At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Tuition exchange program for dependents
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Paid Sick Leave Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match
• Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)
• Life and accident insurance plans
• Long-term disability
• Optional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness benefits and programs
• Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center

Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.

To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our Human Resources page.

Employer Springfield College

Address 263 Alden Street

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109

Phone 413-748-5678

Website http://www.springfield.edu