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How to hire a student athletic trainer

Student athletic trainer hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring student athletic trainers in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a student athletic trainer is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new student athletic trainer to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a student athletic trainer, step by step

To hire a student athletic trainer, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a student athletic trainer:

Here's a step-by-step student athletic trainer hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a student athletic trainer job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new student athletic trainer
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    The student athletic trainer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    Hiring the perfect student athletic trainer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

    Here's a comparison of student athletic trainer salaries for various roles:

    Type of Student Athletic TrainerDescriptionHourly rate
    Student Athletic TrainerAthletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses. $16-29
    TrainerA trainer is responsible for instilling knowledge and process techniques for a specific business role. Duties of a trainer include facilitating engaging classes, identifying areas of improvement and opportunities for the learner, evaluating skills and attending to the learner's challenges, organizing training materials and scheduling training sessions, and submitting timely reports to the management on progress... Show more$14-35
    Certified Athletic TrainerA certified athletic trainer is a health and medical expert who specializes in providing health care assistance to athletes. They typically devise strategies to prevent injuries during training sessions and other activities, develop health care plans, and provide immediate care or first aid when injuries occur... Show more$17-29
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Rehabilitation
    • Athletic Injuries
    • Softball
    • Soccer
    • Game Coverage
    • Physical Therapy
    • Ultrasound
    • Volleyball
    • Athletic Training Room
    • Injury Prevention
    • Emergency Care
    • Therapeutic Modalities
    • CPR
    • Injury Evaluation
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Provide treatment and rehabilitative care for the NCAA DI men's swimming, ice hockey and football programs.
    • Provide athletic training coverage for basketball, football, soccer and softball teams at both the high school and collegiate level.
    • Work closely with the men and women's soccer, basketball, and hockey teams as well as women's volleyball.
    • Provide medical coverage for international volleyball tournament
    • Obtain certification for CPR and handle situations during and after athletic games.
    • Assess lower body injuries, taking a patient's history and CPR techniques
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your student athletic trainer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A student athletic trainer can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, student athletic trainers' average salary in minnesota is 43% less than in hawaii.
    • Seniority. Entry-level student athletic trainers 44% less than senior-level student athletic trainers.
    • Certifications. A student athletic trainer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a student athletic trainer's salary.

    Average student athletic trainer salary

    $47,264yearly

    $22.72 hourly rate

    Entry-level student athletic trainer salary
    $35,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 15, 2025
  4. Writing a student athletic trainer job description

    A job description for a student athletic trainer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a student athletic trainer job description:

    Student athletic trainer job description example

    Cornejo & Sons Hiring LOCAL CDL-B Drivers - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!.


    Cornejo & Sons and all of our subsidiaries are dedicated to providing quality services and materials on time. We are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations and providing resolutions for their construction projects.


    $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Included. No OTR Travel!


    Position Summary:

    • Hourly Pay - $17 - $19 based on experience
    • Home Daily
    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • Paid vacation, holidays, and competitive 401(k) plan
    • $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!
    • No OTR Travel!

    Operate a commercial motor vehicle with a capacity of at least 26,001 GVWR, to transport and deliver ready mix concrete. Will be required to operate different aspects of the vehicle's systems to alter, mix or unload as required. May require use of automated routing equipment. Requires commercial drivers' license, Class B minimum.


    Essential Functions:

    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting ready mix concrete. Check vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good operating order.
    • Maintain logs of operating hours and delivery of product, following applicable state and federal regulations.
    • Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
    • Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
    • Maneuver vehicle into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
    • Drive vehicle safely, including vehicles with high center of gravity, to transport and deliver product, following applicable state and federal regulations.
    • Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
    • Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
    • Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
    • Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, and radiator fluid, or performing minor repairs.
    • Load and unload vehicles, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loadingrelated equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
    • Climb ladders or stairs to inspect loads, ensuring that the product is accurate, and vehicle is clean.
    • Collaborate with other drivers as part of a driving team on some trips.
    • Effectively and professionally communicate with customers to ensure proper delivery of product.
    • Must maintain driver's daily logs.
    • Climb in and out of vehicle cab frequently throughout day.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by management.


    Qualifications:

    • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
    • Six months to one year related driving experience
    • Must have valid CDL, class B with air brakes minimum.
    • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
    • Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
    • Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
    • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
    • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
    • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
    • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
    • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
    • Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
    • Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.


    Physical Demands:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


    Why work for us:

    Cornejo is an ever-growing company founded on solid family values. We maintain an excellent relationship with the Wichita community and strive to provide the best possible materials and services in our industry. To do that, we employ passionate and talented individuals who are dedicated, dependable, and ready to make a difference.

    Cornejo & Sons LLC offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits including: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paid vacation, holidays, and competitive 401(k) plan.


    An Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities, Women and Veterans encouraged to apply.


    In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

  5. Post your job

    To find student athletic trainers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any student athletic trainers they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level student athletic trainers with the right educational background.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your student athletic trainer job on Zippia to find and recruit student athletic trainer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    During your first interview to recruit student athletic trainers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new student athletic trainer

    Once you have selected a candidate for the student athletic trainer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new student athletic trainer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a student athletic trainer?

There are different types of costs for hiring student athletic trainers. One-time cost per hire for the recruitment process. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, onboarding, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider all of these costs when evaluating hiring a new student athletic trainer employee.

You can expect to pay around $47,264 per year for a student athletic trainer, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for student athletic trainers in the US typically range between $16 and $29 an hour.

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