Athletic Trainer

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is hiring a full-time Athletic Trainer to support our varsity sports medical program. You will recognize, assess, treat, rehabilitate, and recondition injuries; advise coaches on return to competition; and maintain confidentiality of student-athlete health information.

This 12-month position includes benefits, requires a master’s degree, NATABOC certification, NC licensure (or within 90 days), and CPR/First Aid AED certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in applicable field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Certifications such as Active Release Technique; IASTM, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Functional Movement Screen, or Dry Needling.
• Professional Rescuer CPR and First Aid certified; AED certified.
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board Certification – NATABOC
• Possession of NC Athletic Training licensure or must acquire within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Support the university's sports medical program by recognizing, assessing, treating, rehabilitating, and reconditioning injuries.
• Provide training coverage for UNCW Athletics, advise on return to competition, and handle confidential information.
• This is a full-time 12-month position, with benefits.

Skills

College athletic trainer experience

Active Release Technique

IASTM

Performance Enhancement Specialist

Corrective Exercise Specialist

Functional Movement Screen

Dry Needling

Education

Master’s degree in applicable field from a regionally accredited institution

National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board Certification – NATABOC

Possession of NC Athletic Training licensure or must acquire within 90 days

Professional Rescuer CPR and First Aid certified; AED certified

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act ( EHRA ).

Benefits of Working at UNCW

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.

Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a member of the Seahawk community, you’ll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.

Primary Purpose of the Athletic Trainer

The primary purpose of the Athletic Trainer is to support the university’s comprehensive sports medical program by being responsible for the recognition, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for injuries that occur to UNCW’s varsity athletes. This position will provide training coverage for UNCW Athletics, apply professional judgment and discretion to each medical case, advise coaches on return to competition for student-athletes, and demonstrate discretion and sound judgment in working with confidential information and the well-being of the student-athletes.

This is a full-time 12-month position, with benefits.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act). This position will be required to complete annual training about reporting responsibilities and report Clery crimes that occur within one of three categories of properties: On-Campus property, Non-Campus Property, or Public Property.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in applicable field from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience as a full-time, certified athletic trainer at the college/ university level.
• Certifications such as Active Release Technique; IASTM , Performance Enhancement Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Functional Movement Screen, or Dry Needling.

Required Certifications or Licensures

• Professional Rescuer CPR and First Aid certified AED certified.
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board Certification – NATABOC
• Possession of NC Athletic Training licensure or must acquire within 90 days

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNCW Department of Athletics sponsors 19 varsity sports and competes in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association. UNCW Athletics primary purpose is to produce a competitive and successful sports program while abiding by NCAA , CAA and institutional rules and regulations. UNCW Athletics has a strong commitment to gender equity and diversity, while promoting a greater sense of integrity, leadership, sportsmanship and ethical behavior to the overall campus dynamic.

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Special Notes to Applicants

Months Per Year

Months Per Year 12J (July-June)

FTE

FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Type of Position

Type of Position Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date 08/18/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 08/31/2026

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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• * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2026)
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• * If you selected "Other" to the question above, please explain how you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if not applicable.

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