147 New Athletic Trainer Jobs — Monday, July 13, 2026 - I got one wrong last week

147 new athletic trainer jobs this week. Volume held steady from last week and the range of settings continued to be one of the more interesting features of the summer market. UC Davis is back on the board with a full UC system salary band approaching $124,000. Amazon made its seventh appearance of the year. And one of the more genuinely unusual career opportunities we have seen come across the board this year showed up in Aurora, Colorado.

Fighter pilot human performance. More on that in the picks.

Before we get into this week’s board, I want to acknowledge something from last week.

I featured The Stone Clinic in San Francisco as a pick based on their employer-paid benefits package and clinical reputation. After publishing, an AT with direct Bay Area experience reached out with context that changed how I see that posting — around local market norms for that benefit, the COL reality at that salary, and some reported history with the role that I was not aware of. I already published a full update with the details, but I want to say it here too: I got that one wrong, and I appreciate the community for holding me accountable. That kind of feedback is exactly what makes this board stronger.

The AT Finder Talent Network also had its first successful connection this past week. That is a meaningful milestone for something that launched less than two weeks ago. The platform will take time to ramp up — that is expected and that is fine. But the value of the network grows directly with the number of AT profiles in it. The more athletic trainers who set up a profile, the more compelling the platform becomes for employers. And the more compelling it is for employers, the better the opportunities it can surface for ATs. If you have not set up your profile yet, now is the time. It is free, it always will be, and it takes less time than you think. www.atcfinder.app

Let’s get into the picks.

ATH TRAINER 3  |  University of California, Davis

Davis, CA  |  $69,600–$124,200 (Annual)

The UC Davis AT3 role is back on the board. The full UC system salary band runs from $69,600 to $124,200 — the ceiling reflects real advancement potential within the system, though the budgeted entry point is closer to the floor. UC benefits package is comprehensive: pension plan, CE allowance, employer-paid dental and vision premiums. The M–F 8 AM to 5 PM schedule for a Division I collegiate AT role is genuinely unusual and a meaningful differentiator from most collegiate postings. Davis is still California — cost of living runs roughly 22–30% above the national average. Considerably cheaper than the Bay Area or LA, but do not mistake “cheaper than San Francisco” for affordable. Run the housing math before accepting.

Associate Professor & Director of the Athletic Training Program  |  SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY  |  $80,000–$90,000 (Annual) + Summer Stipend

A rare opportunity to build and lead a brand-new CAATE-accredited graduate Athletic Training program from the ground up at a SUNY institution. Reduced teaching load during the academic year to accommodate program administration. Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible as a state university employer — for ATs carrying graduate debt, that designation has real long-term financial value. Additional summer stipend on top of the base range. Doctoral degree and BOC certification required. Oneonta is a small city in the Catskills region of upstate New York — cost of living is well below the national average. Ask about the anticipated student enrollment timeline, clinical site development expectations, and what administrative support exists for the accreditation process.

Athletic Trainer  |  University of Vermont

Burlington, VT  |  $60,000–$68,000 (Annual) + Relocation Stipend

Division I Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country at UVM — primary sport coverage with travel for both programs built into the role. Over 45 days of combined vacation, sick time, and holidays annually. Tuition remission for employees confirmed. Relocation stipend confirmed. The 11-month contract includes a one-month unpaid period — ask how that is structured and what coverage expectations look like during that window. Burlington runs slightly above the national average on cost of living but is manageable relative to coastal markets. BOC certification, Master’s degree or equivalent collegiate experience required.

Performing Arts Athletic Trainer  |  Dean College

Franklin, MA  |  $65,000–$75,000 (Annual, 10-Month)

Dean College is seeking an AT to build and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program specifically for dance and theatre students — a clinical scope that is genuinely distinct from traditional sports athletic training. Managing the facility, overseeing interns and student workers, and developing injury prevention and rehabilitation protocols for a performing arts population. Three years of performing arts experience required. Master’s degree, BOC certification, and Massachusetts licensure required. Retirement contributions confirmed. 10-month schedule with a defined summer break. Franklin is a suburban Boston community that runs below Boston proper on cost of living. Ask whether any coverage for traditional athletic teams is expected on top of the performing arts scope.

Athletic Trainer, Onsite  |  Concentra Inc

Blue Springs, MO  |  $65,000–$70,000 (Annual)

Onsite industrial occupational health AT role in Blue Springs, Missouri — a Kansas City suburb that runs well below the national average on cost of living. $65,000–$70,000 in that market is meaningful purchasing power. Concentra is one of the largest occupational health providers in the country, which means structured clinical support and a defined career pathway within the organization. No retirement or bonus disclosure listed — ask specifically. Also ask about daily employee volume, whether solo or team coverage applies, and what the standing orders structure looks like for the physician oversight model.

Athletic Trainer – Fighter Pilot Human Performance (OHWS)  |  Threat Management Group

Aurora, CO  |  Not Listed — Contact Employer

This may be the most unusual AT setting on this board in 28 editions. The Threat Management Group is hiring an AT to optimize the physical and cognitive performance of fighter pilots under the Operational Human Weapons System framework — a discipline that sits at the intersection of athletic training, human factors research, and aerospace medicine. The role involves injury prevention, physiological monitoring, and performance optimization in one of the most demanding human performance environments in existence. No salary listed. Aurora is in the Denver metro, close to Buckley Space Force Base — cost of living runs roughly 10–15% above the national average. If you have ever wanted to apply AT skills in a setting that has no equivalent anywhere else in the profession, this is it. Reach out directly and ask every question you have.

FEATURED ROLES OF THE WEEK

These employers have committed resources to enhancing their job's visibility and confirmed their salary ranges.

Industrial Athletic Trainer  |  Moore Wellness Systems  ★ Featured

Cowpens, SC  |  $60,000–$64,000 (Annual)

AT Finder’s staffing partner is back with a new opening in Cowpens, South Carolina. M–F, no nights, no weekends. SIMPLE IRA with employer matching, MedBridge CEU subscription, license and credential reimbursement. Cowpens is in the Upstate South Carolina market near Spartanburg — cost of living runs well below the national average. $60,000–$64,000 is genuine purchasing power in that market. For an AT evaluating the industrial occupational health space in the Southeast, this is a clean and transparently posted opportunity.

In the Seat This Week: York Orthopedic Recovery

This week’s In the Seat features Danielle York, owner of York Orthopedic Recovery, a growing performance and recovery clinic in Modesto, California.

Danielle is hiring an athletic trainer for a Performance & Recovery Specialist role that blends movement assessment, rehabilitation, return-to-activity coaching, corporate wellness, tactical athlete services, and community education. Since the time of recording, this position has expanded from a part-time opportunity into a full-time role. The position pays $38–$40 per hour, with monthly and quarterly incentive opportunities.

What stood out most was the opportunity for the right athletic trainer to help shape the position as the business grows. York Orthopedic Recovery is expanding its clinic and corporate wellness services, creating room for an AT to build around their own interests while receiving direct mentorship, continuing education support, professional fee reimbursement, and a structured onboarding process.

This is a strong example of what athletic training can look like outside of traditional settings—and why more employers should be willing to show candidates the full picture behind a job posting.

If your organization is hiring and wants to elevate their posting with a feature in a future episode, reach out at atcfinder@gmail.com.

What's Worth Noting This Week:

There is a platform I have been meaning to highlight, and this week feels like the right time.

The Concierge Athletic Trainer Network — conciergeathletictrainernetwork.com — is a directory for BOC-certified athletic trainers who are working in private practice or concierge care settings, founded by Alicia Yamamoto, DAT, LAT, ATC. The idea is simple: people in the general public are dealing with pain, recovering from injuries, trying to avoid surgery, and looking for someone who can actually help. And most of them have never had access to an AT outside of a team or school environment. CATN connects them directly with us. No referral, no platform fee, no middleman between you and the client.

I think this matters more than it might seem on the surface.

We spend a lot of time in this profession talking to each other about how undervalued the credential is. Part of that problem is visibility. Most of the public does not know what an athletic trainer does, what we are trained to do, or that they could hire one directly for the kind of individualized musculoskeletal care that is genuinely hard to find anywhere else. Every AT who shows up in a directory like this — listed alongside their credentials, their specialty, their bio — is doing something for the profession’s public profile, not just for their own practice.

CATN also gives athletic trainers an avenue to be more entrepreneurial with their practice. When an AT operates in private practice and sets their own rate for the care they deliver, they are doing something the profession has struggled to do at scale: putting a direct dollar value on what we do and asking the market to recognize it. That is not just good for the individual practitioner. It is one of the ways we normalize the value of this credential in the broader healthcare conversation and move the profession forward. The more the public understands what AT care is worth and pays for it accordingly, the harder it becomes to justify the floors we keep calling out in this newsletter.

And for anyone who has thought about private practice but assumed there was no infrastructure for it — this is a start.The market is slowly moving in this direction. Platforms like CATN are part of what makes that viable.

If you are in private practice or considering it, it is worth registering. If you are looking for care yourself or know someone who is, the directory is at www.conciergeathletictrainernetwork.com. And if you get a chance, find Alicia Yamamoto on LinkedIn and give her credit for building something this profession needed.

Until next week — stop looking, start finding.