138 New Athletic Trainer Jobs — Monday, February 2, 2026

Welcome to February everybody! After a busy January of full-time listings, things definitely slowed down a little on the full-time front. However, there was a noticeable uptick in PRN and temporary positions out on the boards this week, particularly in college and secondary schools. This likely signals that schools that still have vacancies are looking to weather the storm through the rest of the year and look to try to fill those positions for 26–27 in the Spring and Summer.

The biggest story in the job market this week came out of South Carolina. Aiken County Public Schools voted unanimously to raise the minimum salary for athletic trainers by more than $9,000 (from $58,852 to $68,129), increase the top end of the range to over $105,000, and add a $5,000 signing bonus. This all came after struggling for months to fill open positions at multiple high schools.

This wasn’t symbolic; it was a direct response to reality. When districts can’t hire qualified ATs, supply and demand take over—and the market forces change. Aiken County recognized that relying on per-diem coverage and stop-gap services isn’t a long-term solution for student health and safety.

And it’s not just Aiken County that has had struggles. There were a handful of secondary school positions posted this week that will almost certainly fall into that same category and should struggle to fill. Aiken chose to compete, invest, and treat athletic trainers like the healthcare professionals they are. That’s what prioritizing athlete care looks like—and it’s a blueprint other districts will have to follow if they actually want to staff their programs. You will see all of Aiken County’s listed positions on the board this week!

Outside of secondary schools, there were a couple of professional positions posted with the New York Red Bulls and the San Francisco Giants, in addition to another strong week on the industrial front and a mixed bag in the collegiate setting.

Head Athletic Trainer 

New York Red Bulls 

East Hanover, NJ 

$100,000–$105,000

This is one of the rare professional sports postings where the pay actually aligns with the title. A six-figure salary with a tight range tells you the organization has already decided what this role is worth, instead of leaving it up to negotiation games.

Pro sports will always come with long hours and pressure, but if you’re going to take that on, this posting at least respects the credential and the scope. For ATs looking to step into senior leadership without taking a pay hit, this is worth slowing down for.

Certified Athletic Trainer

Industrial Athlete Pros

Pacoima, CA

$80,000–$90,000

Industrial continues to pull ATs out of traditional athletics for a reason, and this posting shows why.

Even in a high-cost area like Southern California, the low end of this range clears the local living wage by a meaningful margin. That makes the role financially viable, not just survivable. Pair that with the typically more predictable schedule of industrial work, and the appeal is obvious.

This reads like a defined professional role focused on injury prevention and workforce health, not a catch-all support position.

Athletic Trainer

Sidwell Friends School

Washington, DC

$70,000–$90,000

Secondary school jobs rarely post a range like this, even in a high cost of living area, which is exactly why this one stands out.

The low end is on the higher end for a starting wage in the setting, and the ceiling suggests the school understands the value of experienced athletic training coverage. In a high-cost area like DC, that is critical.

The range is wide enough that you’d want clarity on placement, but the transparency alone puts this ahead of many peer schools.

Athletic Trainer

Norwich Free Academy

Norwich, CT

$70,000–$75,000

This is a solid and straightforward posting.

The salary range is narrow, clearly stated, and realistic for the region, which removes a lot of the usual guesswork. There’s no inflated ceiling or “up to” language—just a clear window that lets you evaluate the role honestly. It isn’t a salary you will get rich off of, but you won’t go hungry either.

For ATs who value predictability and stability, this kind of posting is often the better long-term play.

Athletic Trainer

Aiken County Public Schools (multiple locations)

Aiken County, SC

$68,129–$105,468

These postings are worth attention because they reflect a district that publicly acknowledged it was struggling to fill athletic trainer positions and chose to do something about it.

The community and school board approved a meaningful salary increase, and the resulting pay range now sits well above what many secondary school systems are offering. That kind of transparency and follow-through matters. Couple that with a $5,000 bonus and you can see there is a lot of motivation to fill these roles.

When a district responds to staffing challenges by raising pay instead of lowering expectations, it’s a strong signal of institutional support.

Other Opportunities This Week:

• Major League Assistant Athletic Trainer — San Francisco Giants Baseball Club LLC — San Francisco, CA — $99,500–$101,000

• Head Athletic Trainer (2025–2026) — Royal Independent School District — Brookshire, TX — $67,600–$96,278

• Athletic Trainer — Northwell Health — West Harrison, NY — $66,300–$86,060

• Athletic Trainer — US Military Treatment Facilities (DHA) — Camp Lejeune, NC — $61,722–$80,243

• Athletic Trainer & Equipment Manager — Fay School — Southborough, MA — $69,000–$71,000

• Certified Athletic Trainer — Akron City School District — Akron, NY — $70,000

• Athletic Trainer (Temporary) — Princeton University — Princeton, NJ — $55.00/hour

If you know someone who’s quietly looking, frustrated in their current role, or just curious about what else is out there—send this their way. The more we share transparent, real job data, the harder it becomes for bad postings to hide.

To see all 138 new athletic trainer jobs from this week, check out the AT Finder job board and explore what the market is really offering in real time! Until next week stop looking and start finding!