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Position Summary
Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI, an NCAA Division III, liberal arts institution in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, is seeking to fill a position as Assistant Athletic Trainer. Kalamazoo College sponsors 18 varsity sports with approximately 350 athletes including football. This 11-month, benefits-eligible position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Athletic Trainer position is responsible for assisting in coordinating and administering the delivery of sports medicine services to all athletes including, but not limited to: injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and athletics related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. Additional responsibilities include supervision of student interns; teaching courses in the PE Department and administrative duties as assigned by the head athletic trainer and/or athletic director.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree and NATA-BOC certification, Michigan licensure or be eligible for Michigan licensure, and the ability to work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends.
Application Instructions
Applicants are asked to upload a resume and cover letter. Completed submissions received by May 1, 2025, will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed until the positions are filled. The target start date for successful candidate is August 1, 2025.
Benefits
Kalamazoo College is proud of offer a robust and reliable slate of benefits. A continued goal is to maximize our benefits while minimizing costs to employees, families, and the College. Click here to learn more.
Medical Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Choice of two PPO plans with options for double and family coverage. Includes prescription drug benefits. Robust support for behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and chronic condition management.
Employee Health Costs
Dental Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Includes options for double and family coverage.
Employee Dental Costs
Vision Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Includes options for double and family coverage.
Employee Vision Costs
Supplemental Insurance
Unum
Voluntary accident insurance
Tax-Advantaged Accounts
Burnham & Flower
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Life and ADD Insurance
Unum
Basic life insurance – Employer paid
Voluntary life and ADD – Employee paid
Disability Insurance
Unum
Long- and Short-term disability insurance – employer paid
403(b) Retirement Plan
TIAA
With automatic enrollment and an employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Behavioral Health Services
Available to all employees and their household members at no cost
Benefits Concierge
Acrisure Benefits Group
Assistance in navigating complex employee benefit situations at no cost
Additional Benefits and Perks
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Intentional community-building efforts
More Details
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About Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally regarded liberal arts college, offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion. It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.
The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities.
Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice and Rights for more information.