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Full Time Athletic Counseling Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Athletic Trainer

Buies Creek, NC · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

Athletics Status: Full Time Position Summary: Reports to the Assistant AD for Sports Medicine ... counseling services). Must adhere to NCAA and CAA, Southern Conference, and CCSA institutional ...

Athletic Trainer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50K/yr

... Full-time Specialization Hours Per Week 40 Standard Work Week Monday-Friday, some weekends are ... and counsel, serving as a "consultant" to other staff members within the unit, campus, or the ...

Athletic Trainer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$21.50 - $29.50/hr

Referrals to health services including counseling services. * Assistance in examinations and ... Benefits - applies only to full-time positions: Xavier University offers a wide array of ...

Athletic Trainer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$21.50 - $29.50/hr

Referrals to health services including counseling services. * Assistance in examinations and ... Benefits - applies only to full-time positions: Xavier University offers a wide array of ...

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Athletic Trainer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50K/yr

... Full-time Specialization Hours Per Week 40 Standard Work Week Monday-Friday, some weekends are ... and counsel, serving as a "consultant" to other staff members within the unit, campus, or the ...

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How much do full time athletic counseling jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time athletic counseling in the United States is $49,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $56,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Athletic Counseling vs Athletic Trainer?

AspectFull Time Athletic CounselingAthletic Trainer
CredentialsMaster's degree in Counseling or Psychology, licensureBachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training, certification (ATC)
Work EnvironmentSchools, sports organizations, clinics focusing on mental healthSports fields, clinics, hospitals focusing on injury prevention and rehab
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, sports teams, mental health clinicsSports teams, hospitals, clinics, schools
Common Search/ComparisonFull Time Athletic Counseling vs Athletic Trainer

Full Time Athletic Counseling focuses on mental health support for athletes, requiring counseling credentials and licensure. Athletic Trainers primarily handle injury prevention and rehabilitation, with certification in athletic training. While both work in sports environments, their roles differ significantly in focus and qualifications.

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Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


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Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP005367P
Position Title
Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services
Division/College
Athletics
Department
Student Athlete Support Services
Location
Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
The Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) reports to the Senior Associate AD for Internal Operations and Academics. SASS is an integral part of student-athlete retention and graduation efforts. This position is responsible for the overall leadership and oversight for all functional areas of the SASS program at the University of Idaho. The Assistant AD for SASS provides leadership in implementing best practices and seeking innovative approaches for student-athlete academic support and academic advising, while cultivating the intellectual and career interests of the student-athletes served. The position spearheads the successful development and application of department policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations. This applies to policies and procedures as they pertain to student-athlete academic progress toward degree. The incumbent will be a member of the Athletics leadership team, to provide updates and coordinate with coaching and other Athletics staff regarding student-athlete academic success.
Duties may include:
  • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate professional staff and graduate assistants
  • Budget planning and management
  • Annual report preparations
  • Collaborate with other Academic Support Programs (ASP) units, the Associate Athletic Director of NCAA Compliance, and campus partners to provide excellent service to student-athletes
  • Guide the development and implementation of the University/unit vision and goals
  • Coordinate data collection for program assessment and evaluation
  • Other duties as assigned

Unit URL
govandals.com
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
  • Two years administering NCAA Division I rules and regulations associated with academic eligibility and certification
  • Two years administering student-athlete academic support services
  • One year of supervisory experience
  • Maintaining computerized student-athlete records
  • Collaborating and working effectively with student-athletes, coaches, campus partners and university administration

Required Education
  • Master's degree in education, counseling, sport administration or a related field; or at least five years of progressively responsible experience in student support services, advising, or related functions to this position

Required Other
  • Must be eligible for and maintain appropriate organizational memberships
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred
Education:
  • Doctoral degree in counseling, education, sport administration or other related area

Experience:
  • Experience with coordinating and directing learning assistance programs for student-athletes
  • Experience with academic advising for undergraduate students
  • Teaching experience in higher education
  • Experience developing technical written materials such as policies, manuals or rules/regulations
  • Work experience that demonstrates strong time management, excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrated experience executing the day-to-day operations of providing high-quality academic support for student-athletes

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  • Understanding of NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) reporting
  • Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to transfer student-athletes
  • Familiarity with academic assessment tools, current research and learning strategies

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employee Category
Exempt
Pay Range
$70K or Commensurate with Experience
Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No
Posting Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by 7/23/26 will receive first consideration.
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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