Athletic Trainer

Overview The George Washington University offers a comprehensive NCAA Division I athletics program featuring 400 student‑athletes across 20 varsity sports. A charter member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, GW combines world‑class academics with elite athletics, giving student‑athletes an exceptional platform to succeed. The Athletic Trainer reports to the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine, and is responsible for recognizing, treating, rehabilitating, and providing emergency care and first aid for injuries and illnesses to intercollegiate student‑athletes. The role involves providing care, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation both on campus and at game venues, planning injury prevention measures, managing rehabilitation progress, and maintaining safety standards. Responsibilities Provides preventive medical care and treatment/rehabilitation for assigned student‑athletes and teams. Serves as a liaison between the student‑athlete, coach, medical care providers, and team physician(s). Travel with athletic teams to away games as assigned by the supervisor. Properly manage individual, team, and department medical records regarding injury type, treatment, physical examination, rehabilitation processes, and insurance follow‑up. Serve as liaison to the Strength and Conditioning department on topics of student‑athlete injuries, physical conditioning, weight‑training, and weight/dietary programs. Assist in providing mentorship to graduate student certified athletic trainer(s) as assigned. Ensure that all University, Department, NCAA and Atlantic 10 rules are followed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may also satisfy the requirement. Required Licenses and Certifications Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATABOC). First Aid and CPR certification. Preferred Qualifications Athletic training experience at the collegiate level. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to establish effective goal‑oriented relationships with coaches, staff, student‑athletes, and the medical community. Master’s Degree preferred. Division I experience preferred. Hiring Range $47,073.26 - $64,771.35 Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being and various voluntary benefits. Please visit for details and eligibility. EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr George Washington University