Athletic Trainer

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

The George Washington University Athletics Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide injury prevention, care, rehabilitation, and emergency treatment for intercollegiate student-athletes at GW’s Foggy Bottom campus, with travel to away games.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or higher) with 2 years of relevant experience, NATA certification, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to work on-site, adhere to NCAA and Atlantic 10 rules, and collaborate with coaches, physicians, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATABOC).
• First Aid and CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive medical care and rehabilitation for assigned student-athletes and teams.
• Travel with athletic teams to away games.
• Manage medical records and histories regarding injuries, treatment and examinations.
• Liaise with Strength and Conditioning on injuries, conditioning, weight-training and related programs.
• Mentor graduate student certified athletic trainers.
• Ensure compliance with University, Department, NCAA and Atlantic 10 rules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 storied Atlantic 10 Conference and the league’s only Association of American Universities ( AAU ) member institution, the GW Revolutionaries lead in the classroom, in competition, and in service to our campus and local communities. GW’s combination of world‑class academics, elite A10 athletics, and location in the heart of the nation’s capital affords our student‑athletes an exceptional platform to achieve their dreams.

Posting Details

I. Job Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine, the Athletic Trainer is responsible for recognizing, treating, rehabilitating, and providing emergency care and first aid for injuries and illnesses to intercollegiate student-athletes. This position works with student-athletes to provide care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses both on campus and at game venues. This role provides injury prevention measures such as appliances, braces, and devices for control of joint motion and limb protection. This position plans and manages the rehabilitation progress and return‑to‑play planning of injured athletes. Additional duties include providing daily injury reports, reporting status and progress of injured athletes to team physicians and coaches, and maintaining established safety standards.

Duties Include:

• 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), among others. Travel with athletic teams to away games as assigned by the supervisor.
• Properly manage both individual, team, and department medical records/histories regarding the type of injury, treatment, and physical examination that the student-athlete receives, rehabilitation processes, and insurance follow-up, as appropriate.
• Serve as liaison to the Strength and Conditioning department on topics of student-athlete injuries, physical conditioning, weight-training, and weight/dietary programs of designated student-athletes and teams.
• Assist in providing mentorship to graduate student certified athletic trainer(s) as assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring that all University, Department, NCAA , and Atlantic 10 (and other affiliated conferences) rules are followed.

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC, but will require significant domestic travel for games and events. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a 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 of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications

• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association ( NATABOC ).
• First Aid and CPR certified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Athletic training experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
• 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

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare 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. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Athletics and Recreation

Family: Athletics

Sub-Family: Training and Conditioning

Stream: Individual Contributor

Level: Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40+

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, daily hours may vary, evenings and weekends as competition and practice dictates

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status: On-campus (in person)

Telework: No

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?: No

Job Open Date: 10/05/2026

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

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.