College Athletic Trainers' Society

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is seeking a highly motivated individual grounded in evidence-based practice for an Interim Athletic Trainer to fill a maternity leave position. This is a 4-month non-benefits position beginning August 1, 2025 until December 5, 2025. This position is contracted to pay at a rate of $45 per hour for a 30-hour weekly commitment. A robust candidate should have excellent communication skills (written and oral) with a positive disposition, along with strong time management and organizational skills. Sport assignments to be shared with other staff members for this position may include: Water Polo, Football, Men’s Volleyball, Sailing, and Track & Field. Sport assignments are subject to change based on need and staff availability.  

MIT sponsors 33 intercollegiate athletic teams and supports both NCAA Division I (rowing only) & Division III programs. MIT is a proud member of the New England Women and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC).  The Sports Medicine staff consists of 7 full time Athletic Trainers, 1 Transition to Practice Athletic Trainer, and 4 Team Physicians.  

General Responsibility: 

• Apply best-practice knowledge & skills in athletic training including prevention, recognition, evaluation, diagnosis,immediatecare,treatment,rehabilitation,reconditioning,organization&administration,andprofessionaldevelopment&responsibility.  

• Demonstrate attributes, characteristics, behaviors that align with the department’s shared values and purpose. 

• Exhibit professional effectiveness and consistent patient satisfaction.  

• Participate in seasonal varsity team assignments with event coverage and patient care.  

• Participate in a clinical schedule-rotation to provide patient care and health & safety management to student participants within DAPER club sport programs. 

• CollaboratewithotherAthleticTrainingandDAPERstafftoprepareandoverseeday-to-dayoperationsofKasserSportsMedicineCenter 

• Individuals will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during the academic year. 

Requirements: 

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Education Program 

• BOC Certification and in good standing 

• Licensed or eligible for licensure through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts  

• Candidate should possess a valid driver’s license 

• Current CPR-PR/AED certification 

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. Employmentisconditionaluponsuccessfulcompletionofabackgroundcheck  

Please send resume, cover letter, and professional references via email to: 

Jess Rooney Gallagher, ATC 

Senior Associate Head Athletic Trainer 

Jess_atc@mit.edu