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Assistant Athletic Trainer - Student Affairs

Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks an athletic training professional for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer serves as the primary medical care provider for injuries sustained to student-athletes in the WashU Athletic Department program. Provides quality comprehensive health care through prevention, evaluation, treatment of injury or illness and acts as a therapist for rehabilitation care.

This is a 10-month full-time position, reporting to work during the months of August through May. The successful candidate can choose to be paid over ten months (Aug-May) or have their ten months of compensation spread across the full twelve months of the academic year.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses to WashU student-athletes.
  • Assists in the teaching and instruction of the athletic training class.
  • Assists in organizing and conducting the in-service program for athletic training students.
  • Assists in the supervision of students employed in the athletic training program.
  • Manages the computer storage of the electronic medical records.
  • Works in conjunction with colleagues in athletic training and strength and conditioning to address injury issues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

  • Occasional lifting of water coolers weighing 60 pounds is necessary.
  • Travel with sports to away competitions with an overnight stay is required ten to twelve times/year.
  • Duties also involve evenings and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Athletic Trainers Certification (ATC) - National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

More About This Job

  • Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the state of Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced knowledge and proficiency with injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
  • Prior experience with administration responsibilities.

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Assistant Trainer (2 Years)

Skills:

Athletic Training, Sports Team Management, Teaching

Grade

G10

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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