Certified Athletic Trainer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University’s Intercollegiate Athletics department in Fairfax, Virginia, invites applications for a Certified Athletic Trainer licensed in Virginia. The role supports medical coverage, injury rehabilitation, and coordination of care for all student-athletes across 22 NCAA sports.

The successful candidate will collaborate with physicians, coaches, and sports medicine staff, maintain confidential medical records, and ensure compliance with NCAA and university guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Athletic Trainer with VA licensure or eligible to obtain.
• Virginia State Medical Licensure required or eligible.
• NATABOC certification.
• Knowledge across athletic training domains.
• Ability to adapt to diverse clinical settings.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation plan creation and modification.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care, first aid, and injury evaluations for student-athletes during practices, games, and travel.
• Provide medical coverage for athletic events and practices as assigned.
• Coordinate referrals for advanced diagnostics and treatments with team physicians.
• Develop rehab plans and implement rehabilitation strategies.
• Coordinate pre-participation physical examinations with medical staff.
• Communicate with athletes, coaches, and healthcare providers about injuries and returns-to-play timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and AVP/Director.

Skills

Certified Athletic Trainer

Emergency management

Education

Master's degree

Virginia Medical Licensure

Tools

ATS EMR system

Job description

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification: Professional Faculty

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type:Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason Athletics unites communities by developing champions with a mission to inspire and transform lives through the power of sports. Mason Athletics serves 500 student-athletes in 22 NCAA Division I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference with over 20 Conference Championships, NCAA Championships in Women's Soccer and Men's Indoor Track, an NCAA Final Four appearance with Men's Basketball, and over 30 individual National Champions. We are student-focused, education-centered, and committed to providing transformational experiences for our student-athletes and staff. Our five priorities are Student-Athlete Experience, Competition, Resources, Storytelling & Engagement, and Championship Culture.

About the Position:

The Certified Athletic Trainer is a Virginia licensed health-care provider within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The individual in this position is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in managing the medical treatment and healthcare of all intercollegiate student-athletes. The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in maintaining medical records, arranging preseason physicals, coordinating medical coverage for events, rehabilitation of post-injury and post-surgical student-athlete patients, and supervising athletic training students.

Responsibilities:

Athletic Training Services for Student-Athletes:

• Provides emergency care, first aid, and injury evaluations for student-athletes during practices, competitions, and team travel;
• Provides medical coverage of athletic practices, games, tournaments, and travel as assigned;
• Coordinates all medical referrals for advanced diagnostics, concussion treatment, and other serious injuries requiring advanced medical care from team physicians;
• Develops and implements injury prevention programs including taping, bracing, and strength/conditioning strategies;
• Administers rehabilitation treatments in collaboration with physicians and other medical professionals;
• Assists Sports Medicine team with pre-participation physical examinations;
• Coordinates communication between athletes, coaches, and healthcare providers regarding injuries, recovery timelines, and return-to-play decisions; and
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.

Risk Management:

• Monitors environmental conditions (e.g., heat/humidity) and enforces appropriate protocols; and
• Ensures compliance with NCAA, conference, and university medical guidelines and policies.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records for each athlete using athletic training software;
• Ensures proper setup of athletic training areas and equipment before and after events;
• Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment; and
• Meets NATA continuing education requirements.

Other Duties:

• Performs other duties as requested by the Associate Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Head Athletic Trainer.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree, or any combination of Bachelor's degree, training, certification, and work experience that equates to the advanced degree;
• Demonstrated experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer;
• Possess Virginia State Medical Licensure or eligible to obtain (Must possess VA License at time of employment);
• Successfully passed NATABOC Certification test;
• Knowledge in all domains of athletic training;
• Knowledge in creation and modification of rehabilitation plans;
• Knowledge in emergency management; and
• Ability to adapt.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field;
• Preferred experience at the collegiate or professional level;
• Knowledge in advanced soft tissue modalities (IASTM), cupping, and dry needling; and
• Knowledge in utilization of EMR systems specifically ATS.