{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5486d649f2cdcdbbabcc9c04","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5486d649f2cdcdbbabcc9c04","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5486d649f2cdcdbbabcc9c04","title":"Head Athletic Trainer","description":"POSITION TITLE: Head Athletic Trainer\nRANK: Level III\nDEPARTMENT: Athletics\nSUPERVISOR: Director of Athletics\n\nEastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Head Athletic Trainer position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.\n\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Head Athletic Trainer provides strategic leadership and clinical oversight for a comprehensive athletic training program supporting varsity and club sport student-athletes. The role supports organization and administration of sports medicine services, coordination of services with other sports medicine professionals, NCAA health and safety compliance, and athletic healthcare policy development. Minimum travel is required, although night and weekend work may be required. The successful candidate will have a major influence on future student-athlete wellness initiatives. This is a full-time, 12-month position, reporting to the Director of Athletics.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nMaster’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Healthcare Administration or a related field\nLicensed in the State of Connecticut as an athletic trainer\nBoard of Certification (BOC) ATC Credential\nMinimum of five years of athletic training experience\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nPhD in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Healthcare Administration\nExperience leading or overseeing a sports medicine program\nPrior experience in collegiate athletic training\nKnowledge of strength and conditioning practices\nFirst Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification\n\nTO APPLY:\nApplicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR. at: Head Athletic Trainer - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Head Athletic Trainer position. Applications submitted by July 20, 2026, will receive highest consideration.\n\nCOMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:\nThe Head Athletic Trainer is compensated at the Rank III salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP).\n\nFor more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.\n\nThe State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.\nFringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.\nFor more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.\n\nEastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu.\n\nvcJODFXQxs","company":"Easternctstateuniversity","rawCompany":"easternctstateuniversity","city":"Willimantic","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T19:50:27.575Z","occupations":[{"code":"29-9091.00","title":"Athletic Trainers","slug":"athletic-trainers"},{"code":"11-9033.00","title":"Education Administrators, Postsecondary","slug":"education-administrators-postsecondary"},{"code":"25-1193.00","title":"Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary","slug":"recreation-and-fitness-studies-teachers-postsecondary"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"611210","title":"Junior Colleges","slug":"junior-colleges"},{"code":"711211","title":"Sports Teams and Clubs","slug":"sports-teams-and-clubs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Head Athletic Trainer","description":"POSITION TITLE: Head Athletic Trainer\nRANK: Level III\nDEPARTMENT: Athletics\nSUPERVISOR: Director of Athletics\n\nEastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Head Athletic Trainer position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.\n\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Head Athletic Trainer provides strategic leadership and clinical oversight for a comprehensive athletic training program supporting varsity and club sport student-athletes. The role supports organization and administration of sports medicine services, coordination of services with other sports medicine professionals, NCAA health and safety compliance, and athletic healthcare policy development. Minimum travel is required, although night and weekend work may be required. The successful candidate will have a major influence on future student-athlete wellness initiatives. This is a full-time, 12-month position, reporting to the Director of Athletics.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nMaster’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Healthcare Administration or a related field\nLicensed in the State of Connecticut as an athletic trainer\nBoard of Certification (BOC) ATC Credential\nMinimum of five years of athletic training experience\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nPhD in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Healthcare Administration\nExperience leading or overseeing a sports medicine program\nPrior experience in collegiate athletic training\nKnowledge of strength and conditioning practices\nFirst Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification\n\nTO APPLY:\nApplicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR. at: Head Athletic Trainer - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Head Athletic Trainer position. Applications submitted by July 20, 2026, will receive highest consideration.\n\nCOMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:\nThe Head Athletic Trainer is compensated at the Rank III salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP).\n\nFor more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.\n\nThe State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.\nFringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.\nFor more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.\n\nEastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu.\n\nvcJODFXQxs","datePosted":"2026-08-04T19:50:27.575Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T19:50:27.575Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Easternctstateuniversity","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Willimantic","addressRegion":"CT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"5486d649f2cdcdbbabcc9c04"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5486d649f2cdcdbbabcc9c04"}}