College Athletic Trainer – On-Campus, Full-Time

American University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced athletic trainer to prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate orthopedic and medical injuries for intercollegiate athletes. The role requires close collaboration with team physicians and daily presence in the on-campus athletic training room.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in athletic training, BOC certification, and a DC license or eligibility, with 1–3 years of college athletics experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field and BOC certification.
• DC licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• CAATE accredited athletic training program and BOC certification required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience; NCAA Division I experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend practices and contests for assigned teams.
• Provide initial evaluation of injuries and immediate care.
• Coordinate and administer treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Maintain injury and treatment records and inventory of modalities.
• Process and document insurance claims for student‑athletes.

Skills

Athletic training

Emergency care

Injury evaluation

Rehabilitation planning

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Master's degree in athletic training or related field

CAATE accredited AT program

BOC certification

DC licensure or eligibility

ECC/BLS certification

Tools

Therapeutic modalities equipment

Insurance claim processing

Job description

American University in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced athletic trainer to prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate orthopedic and medical injuries for intercollegiate athletes. The role requires close collaboration with team physicians and daily presence in the on-campus athletic training room.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in athletic training, BOC certification, and a DC license or eligibility, with 1–3 years of college athletics experience.