Student Athletic Trainer_Non-FWS

Student Athletic Trainer_Non-FWS

Position Title - Student Athletic Trainer_Non-FWS

Level of Support - Student Support IV

Position Type - Non-FWS

Number of Openings - 6

Work Hours - Before Standard Business Hours (M-F before 8am), During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour - 23- 32

Division/School - Division for Student Affairs DSA

Department Name - 561802 HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Department Bio - The Department of Campus Recreation aims to provide fun, inclusive, and engaging recreational programming and facilities for the university's diverse community in the areas of intramural and sport clubs, fitness and wellness instruction and informal recreational opportunities.

Position Specific Summary - Personal Trainers for the Campus Recreation Department will develop fitness programs to meet client goals, create exercise programs, attend all required training and meetings. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct new client orientation and goal evaluations
• Develop personalized fitness programs to meet client goals
• Create safe and effective exercise programs
• Ability to create exercise programs for a wide variety of clientele and has knowledge in injury prevention and management
• Ability to keep accurate and detailed records of programs
• Able to market independently for new clientele and knowledge in promotion
• Ability to work well with other staff and thrive in a team environment
• Attend regular continuing education and workshops provided by GW Campus Recreation
• Hold active certifications (as specified above) and update certifications as needed throughout tenure

Standard Position Description - The student will provide athletic training services for university events or for personal training. Tasks may include:

• Athletic event trainers will provide on-site supervision and care for "high-risk" club home games/matches, care for injuries that occur on the field, determine whether a participant can return to play during that game; and coordinate all medical referrals requiring advanced medical care.
• Personal trainers will develop fitness programs to meet client goals, create exercise programs, attend all required training and meetings. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes - Critical Thinking, Communication, Professionalism, Inclusion, Career Development

Required Qualifications - Athletic event trainers: National certification(s) through the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification), two years of experience working as a certified athletic trainer in a sport/recreation setting, active First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Personal trainers: Required certification(s) through a highly recognized professional organization (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA, or NASM), active First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Preferred Qualifications - Personal Trainers should be motivated, coachable, enthusiastic, dependable team players who have the primary responsibility of assisting clients with meeting their movement needs. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background and interest in Exercise Science with one or more certifications.

Job Open Date - 07/13/2026

Job Close Date - 11/30/2026

Campus Location - Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation - In-Person

Hiring Manager Name - Rachel Winer

EEO Statement - The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassmentfree, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices. For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Check - The student employee will: - Work in or have access to residence halls or other restricted areas, or have access to university key - Background check required.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Required License or Certification Document(s)

Optional Documents

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