Athletic Trainer
Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking an Athletic Trainer in our Athletics department. The Athletic Trainer supports the health, safety, and well-being of MVCC’s student-athletes by providing comprehensive athletic training services. This role advances the College’s mission by fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment that promotes physical wellness, injury prevention, and equitable access to athletic participation.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
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Develops and implements a comprehensive sports medicine program, including injury prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation for student-athletes.
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Provides athletic training services at team practices, home and away competitions, and other athletic events as needed.
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Evaluates and assesses injuries, provides first aid and emergency care, and refers student-athletes for further medical attention when necessary.
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Educates student-athletes on injury prevention, nutrition, hydration, and conditioning techniques.
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Maintains accurate and confidential medical records for student-athletes, and communicates with coaches, faculty, and families as appropriate.
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Collaborates with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure proper care and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
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Coordinates transportation for injured student athletes to local orthopedic clinic, urgent care, emergency room, and sport related procedures.
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Oversees the athletic training facility, including ordering and maintaining medical supplies and equipment.
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Coordinates and schedules physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes.
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Collaborates with coaching staff regarding safe conditioning practices and return-to-play protocols.
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Performs other duties related to the job description and as assigned by the Dean of Athletics.
Work Schedule: Must have flexibility to work nights and weekends.
Hours per week: 35
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field
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National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board certified
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New York State Athletic Training Licensure (or eligibility)
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Experience working with student-athletes in an educational or athletic setting
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NYS Driver’s License
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Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field
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Experience with collegiate athletics
Additional Information:
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
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Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.
To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover
Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Salary: $58,264
For full consideration, apply by: 8/24/2026
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.