Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Institution: Erskine College
Website: www.erskine.edu
Governing Body: NCAA D2
Athletic Conference: Conference Carolinas
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Apply By Date: July 15, 2026
City: Due West
State: South Carolina
Salary: Minimum starting $50,000
At the heart of Erskine College is its Christian identity. The mission of Erskine College is to glorify God as a Christian academic community where students integrate knowledge and faith, equipped to flourish as whole persons prepared for lives of service, leadership, and influence through the pursuit of undergraduate liberal arts, graduate, and seminary education.
Erskine College is a member of Conference Carolinas in NCAA Division II. Description Erskine College seeks a Full-Time Assistant Athletic Trainer for the 2026-27 Athletic Year.
Available Sporting Assignments (based on interest):
- Women's Volleyball
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Basketball
- Men's & Women's Tennis
- Cheer
- Dance
- Flag Football
Primary responsibilities include providing athletic training services to Erskine College Athletes. The candidate will also be expected to aid in the daily operation of the Erskine College Athletic Training Facility. This includes maintaining supply inventory, maintaining athlete medical records on ATS injury tracking software, and other duties as assigned. The candidate will be expected to act as a preceptor for the Health Science undergraduate program. The candidate is expected to uphold and agree with the mission statement of the college.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Degree from a CAATE-accredited institution
- Master’s degree in athletic training
- Entry Level to 1+ years of athletic training experience. Experience at the collegiate level preferred
- BOC certified
- SC state certification or eligible for certification in the state
- Certified as a professional rescuer by the American Heart Association or an equivalent certification
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting Head Athletic Trainer with:
- Coverage of athletic practices and games, home and away, including set up, pre- and post-game treatments, response to injuries through field evaluations and first aid (this will include weekends and possible holidays) as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
- Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes
- Administer emergency care & first aid to injured athletes
- Apply protective devices such as taping, bandaging, or bracing
- Communicate with athletes and coaches about the injury and the athlete’s participation status
- Arrange and communicate medical appointments between physicians and athletes
- Assist in record keeping and documentation for files using Athletic Trainer System (ATS)
- Assist with daily functions of the Athletic Training Room
- Assist with supervision of student workers/interns in the Athletic Training Room
- Other duties as assigned
Other Qualifications:
- The ability to understand and embrace Erskine’s authentically Christian mission statement and positively share it within the duties of the position. Therefore, candidates who seek employment at Erskine College must be professing Christians who are committed to exploring the intersection of faith and learning with students.
Compensation includes the following:
- Salary based on experience and qualifications. Minimum starting salary of $50,000
- Benefits package as provided by Erskine College
- Payment of national and state dues
- Funding for continuing education/professional development Application Process
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, a resumé, and a list of three professional references to Ryan Gunn MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT, CES at gunn@erskine.edu .
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with plans to fill the position by July 31, 2026. An online job application will be required to ensure full consideration for employment. The online application can be found at Employment Opportunities - Erskine College under "Staff".