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113 New Athletic Trainer Jobs — Monday, March 30th, 2026
- Kyle Peckham
- Mar 30
- 7 min read
Welcome to the 13th Edition of the Athletic Trainer Finder Weekly Newsletter. NATM is coming to a close and with that, this week 113 new athletic trainer jobs came on the market. A step down from last week's volume, and honestly the quality reflected that too.
The headline numbers look impressive at first glance. A private school in Los Angeles posting $92,000 to $105,000. Concentra in the Bay Area at $80,000 to $90,000. A program director role in Ohio at $80,000 to $85,000. But the cost-of-living context matters, and this week it matters more than most. Ninety-two thousand dollars in Los Angeles is not the same financial reality as $65,000 in Dickinson, North Dakota or $70,000 in Lexington, Kentucky. The profession keeps conflating salary with compensation and this week is a good reminder of why that's a problem.
The most interesting role on the board this week may be the one with the least impressive headline. The University of Kentucky Outreach position offers a 200% employer match on retirement contributions, fully paid licensure and BOC fees, and a ceiling of $81,000 in a below-average cost-of-living market. That is a total compensation package most of the higher-number roles this week cannot match when you run the full math.
Pay transparency held steady — 52 of 96 full-time postings listed salary. Better than average, not good enough.
One role this week deserves a specific mention, and not for the right reasons.
Terrebonne General Health System posted a full-time Athletic Trainer position in Houma, Louisiana with no salary, no schedule details, no mention of how many schools or athletes, no benefits, and a job description that amounts to roughly two sentences. Outreach and event coverage for assigned high schools. That's it.
This is a health system. They have HR departments, compensation structures, and benefits packages. None of it made the posting. A licensed healthcare professional is being asked to evaluate a full-time career decision based on less information than a part-time retail job listing. If you come across this one, just keep scrolling. But if you are intersted, be sure to ask every question the employer should have answered before they posted it.
Let's get into the picks.
Athletic Trainer | Windward School
Los Angeles, CA | $92,000–$105,000 (Annual)
The highest number on the board this week belongs to a private secondary school in Los Angeles. The benefits package is genuinely exceptional for the setting — $2,000 annual FlexCheck, $2,500 lunch allowance, self-care reimbursement, Peak Performance Center access, and retirement with up to 6% employer match. What the posting cannot change is the geography. Los Angeles is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. Run the cost-of-living math before treating $105,000 as the windfall it appears to be on paper. For the right candidate already based in LA, or committed to it, this is one of the stronger secondary school packages posted anywhere this year. Go in with eyes open.
Athletic Trainer Outreach | University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY | $48,360–$81,328 (Annual)
The sleeper of the week. The 200% employer match on retirement contributions is the most significant benefits disclosure on the market this week — that means two dollars contributed for every one you put in. On top of that: fully paid Kentucky Medical Licensure and BOC certificate maintenance fees, tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year, and a salary ceiling of $81,328 in a market where cost of living runs well below the national average. The floor is below $60,000 which is why this doesn't lead the list, but if you are evaluating total compensation rather than just base salary, this could be the honest pick of the week if you slot in closer to the top end of the pay band.
Full Professor / Program Director | Antioch University
Central Ohio, OH | $80,000–$85,000 (Annual)
Doctorate required, but the package is built correctly. The $3,500 annual Program Director stipend sits on top of base pay. Six percent employer retirement contribution, explicitly stated. Tuition remission for employees and dependents confirmed. Hybrid and remote-eligible, which is rare at this level of academic leadership. Central Ohio cost of living is well below coastal markets, which means $80,000–$85,000 here is a genuinely different financial position. With that said, it may be on the lower end for someone with a doctorate degree in a program director role. But with that said, for an experienced AT with a doctorate who wants to build and lead a program without being anchored to a sideline, this is one of the stronger academic packages posted recently.
Athletic Trainer | Concentra
Union City, CA | $80,000–$90,000 (Annual)
Strong numbers that need the California asterisk applied. Union City is in Alameda County in the Bay Area — cost of living runs significantly above the national average. The $80,000 floor and $90,000 ceiling are real and competitive for occupational AT work, but they need to be evaluated against Bay Area housing costs before treating them as equivalent to the same range in a mid-market city. The role itself is well-structured: M–F, no events, ergonomic assessments and injury prevention coaching at the nation's largest workplace health provider. 401(k) with employer match confirmed. Worth pursuing for the right candidate already in that market.
Outreach Athletic Trainer | Atrium Health
Winston-Salem, NC | $59,384–$89,128 (Annual, converted)
The $12,000 sign-on bonus is the largest recruitment incentive on the market this week. Up to $3,000 in relocation assistance on top. Winston-Salem has a cost of living below the national average, which means the converted ceiling approaching $90,000 combined with the sign-on represents a genuinely competitive first-year package relative to the market. Defined contribution retirement with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave all confirmed. Coverage at Wake Forest University Club Sports and professional sporting events. Understand the clinic-to-coverage split before accepting.
FEATURED ROLES OF THE MONTH
These employers have committed resources to enhancing their job's visibility and confirmed their salary ranges.
Industrial Athletic Trainer | Moore Wellness Systems ★ Featured Staffing Partner
Battle Creek, MI | $60,000–$64,000 (Annual)
Four 10-hour days per week. $60,000–$64,000 with full health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Simple IRA with employer matching. Medbridge account for CEUs. License and credentials reimbursement after one year. Employee Wellness Program included. This is what a well-structured industrial AT role looks like — the scope is clear, the schedule is defined, and the benefits package is written out line by line rather than hidden behind “competitive compensation package.” The athletic trainers working for Moore Wellness have had nothing but positive things to say when they have reached out to us directly. If you are evaluating the industrial space, this is a strong place to start.
Athletic Trainer l Brattleboro Union High School
Brattleboro, VT l ($57,000 – $93,365 /yr)
This position offers an incredibly high salary ceiling ($93k+) for the secondary school setting. For an AT, the draw here is the full-spectrum clinical autonomy: you’ll be managing everything from concussion protocols and emergency action plans to implementing sport-specific conditioning for a wide range of programs, including football, ice hockey, and nordic skiing. The location is a major lifestyle perk; you’re in a premier outdoor hub with proximity to several major ski areas (like Mount Snow and Stratton) and a quick drive to Springfield, MA, or Boston. It’s a rare high-paying secondary school gig that offers a "small-town" feel with legitimate mountain access and big-city proximity.
Associate Athletic Trainer l CIP Solutions, LLC
Baltimore, MD l $60,000 (annual) + $2,000 sign-on bonus (Baltimore hires)
This role is transparent from the start — a clearly stated $60k base with a defined 9/80 schedule and no nights, weekends, or event coverage. That structure alone separates it from most traditional athletic training roles. The position applies the sports medicine model in an industrial setting, focusing on injury prevention, ergonomic assessment, and return-to-work planning rather than reactive coverage. The base salary sits right at your minimum threshold, so upward mobility and long-term earning potential will matter, but as written, this is a lifestyle-forward role with defined advancement pathways and predictable hours.
Assistant Athletic Trainer l Colby Community College
Colby, KS l $46,000–$51,500 (annual)
This is a transparent, full-time 12-month collegiate role with clearly stated compensation and participation in the Kansas state retirement system, which adds long-term structural value beyond base salary alone. In a region where the local living wage sits around $43,000, this range sits just above the area’s cost structure and provides a serviceable standard of living. The position supports 11 varsity sports within the NJCAA and includes relocation assistance, which lowers the barrier for someone open to geographic flexibility. For an AT looking to build hands-on collegiate experience in a stable, community-centered environment, this is a straightforward opportunity with clearly defined expectations. This could be the type of a role that looks more attractive to a newer AT looking to gain more experience rather than a seasoned veteran.
VERIFIED ROLES OF THE MONTH
The following salary ranges have been independently confirmed by the employer
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What's Worth Noting This Week:
Connecticut lawmakers are advancing a proposal to incorporate EKGs into the pre-participation exam for high school athletes, and while the testing itself would fall outside the athletic trainer's scope, the impact will be felt directly in day-to-day practice.
At its core, the proposal is aimed at catching underlying cardiac conditions before they lead to a catastrophic event. Supporters argue that EKGs add an objective layer to a process that often relies on self-reported history and a basic physical exam, potentially identifying conditions that would otherwise go unnoticed. For athletic trainers, that could mean an added level of confidence in the clearance process and a stronger overall safety net for the athletes you're responsible for.
At the same time, implementation is where the conversation becomes more nuanced. Organizations like the American Heart Association have raised concerns about false positives, cost, and the need for proper interpretation, all of which can influence how smoothly this works in practice. From an AT perspective, this likely means increased involvement in tracking clearances, coordinating follow-up evaluations, and helping athletes and families navigate next steps when something is flagged. It doesn't necessarily make the job harder, but it does add another layer to an already complex process.
And importantly, it doesn't change the reality that not every condition will be caught through screening alone. Emergency action plans, AED access, and on-site response remain just as critical, reinforcing that this proposal is best viewed as an added layer of protection rather than a standalone solution.
Until next week — stop looking, start finding.
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