Certified Athletic Trainer

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics


Classification: Professional Faculty


Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty


Job Type: Full-Time


Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)


Location: Fairfax, VA


Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship


Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience


Criminal Background Check: Yes


Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes


About the Department:


George Mason Athletics unites communities by developing champions with a mission to inspire and transform lives through the power of sports. Mason Athletics serves 500 student-athletes in 22 NCAA Division I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference with over 20 Conference Championships, NCAA Championships in Women's Soccer and Men's Indoor Track, an NCAA Final Four appearance with Men's Basketball, and over 30 individual National Champions. We are student-focused, education-centered, and committed to providing transformational experiences for our student-athletes and staff. Our five priorities are Student-Athlete Experience, Competition, Resources, Storytelling & Engagement, and Championship Culture.


About the Position:


The Certified Athletic Trainer is a Virginia licensed health-care provider within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The individual in this position is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in managing the medical treatment and healthcare of all intercollegiate student-athletes. The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in maintaining medical records, arranging preseason physicals, coordinating medical coverage for events, rehabilitation of post-injury and post-surgical student-athlete patients, and supervising athletic training students.


Responsibilities:


Athletic Training Services for Student-Athletes:

• Provides emergency care, first aid, and injury evaluations for student-athletes during practices, competitions, and team travel;
• Provides medical coverage of athletic practices, games, tournaments, and travel as assigned;
• Coordinates all medical referrals for advanced diagnostics, concussion treatment, and other serious injuries requiring advanced medical care from team physicians;
• Develops and implements injury prevention programs including taping, bracing, and strength/conditioning strategies;
• Administers rehabilitation treatments in collaboration with physicians and other medical professionals;
• Assists Sports Medicine team with pre-participation physical examinations;
• Coordinates communication between athletes, coaches, and healthcare providers regarding injuries, recovery timelines, and return-to-play decisions; and
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.

Risk Management:

• Monitors environmental conditions (e.g., heat/humidity) and enforces appropriate protocols; and
• Ensures compliance with NCAA, conference, and university medical guidelines and policies.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records for each athlete using athletic training software;
• Ensures proper setup of athletic training areas and equipment before and after events;
• Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment; and
• Meets NATA continuing education requirements.

Other Duties:

• Performs other duties as requested by the Associate Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Head Athletic Trainer.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree, or any combination of Bachelor's degree, training, certification, and work experience that equates to the advanced degree;
• Demonstrated experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer;
• Possess Virginia State Medical Licensure or eligible to obtain (Must possess VA License at time of employment);
• Successfully passed NATABOC Certification test;
• Knowledge in all domains of athletic training;
• Knowledge in creation and modification of rehabilitation plans;
• Knowledge in emergency management; and
• Ability to adapt.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field;
• Preferred experience at the collegiate or professional level;
• Knowledge in advanced soft tissue modalities (IASTM), cupping, and dry needling; and
• Knowledge in utilization of EMR systems specifically ATS.

Instructions to Applicants:


For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Certified Athletic Trainer at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter, resume, and certification.


Posting Open Date: May 18, 2026


For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 1, 2026


Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement


George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.


George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement


George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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