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

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time athletic director in the United States is $62,246.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $77,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full Time Athletic Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full Time Athletic Director, you generally need a background in sports management, education administration, or a related field, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with budgeting software, scheduling systems, and compliance platforms like NCAA or NAIA regulations is crucial. Leadership, strong communication, and organizational skills help build effective teams and foster positive relationships with staff, athletes, and the community. These skills ensure efficient program management, regulatory compliance, and the promotion of a successful and inclusive athletic environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a full-time Athletic Director, and how can candidates prepare for them?

Full-time Athletic Directors often manage multiple sports programs, budgets, and compliance requirements, which can be challenging to balance. Candidates should be prepared to address issues such as coordinating schedules, resolving conflicts between teams or staff, and ensuring adherence to league and institutional policies. Building strong communication and organizational skills, as well as staying current on best practices in athletic administration, can help candidates excel in this role. Additionally, fostering positive relationships with coaches, athletes, and the community is essential for a successful and fulfilling experience.

What is the difference between Full Time Athletic Director vs Assistant Athletic Director?

AspectFull Time Athletic DirectorAssistant Athletic Director
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire athletic program, manages staff, budgets, and complianceSupports Athletic Director, manages specific departments or projects
Required CredentialsTypically a master's degree in sports management or related field, relevant certificationsSimilar credentials, often with less experience required
Work EnvironmentAdministrative office, athletic facilities, meetings with staff and coachesAssists in daily operations, often in the same environment
Industry UsageCommonly used in colleges, universities, and high schoolsOften a stepping stone to Athletic Director roles

The Full Time Athletic Director holds a leadership role overseeing the entire athletic program, while the Assistant Athletic Director supports these efforts and manages specific areas. Both roles require relevant credentials and work in similar environments, but the Athletic Director has broader responsibilities and authority.

What does a Full Time Athletic Director do?

A Full Time Athletic Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of an athletic program at a school, college, or organization. This includes managing budgets, hiring coaches, scheduling games and events, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting the athletic program. They play a key role in fostering a positive environment for student-athletes and often serve as a liaison between coaches, athletes, and administration. Additionally, Athletic Directors may be involved in fundraising, marketing, and community outreach to support their programs.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Athletic Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $62,246 per year, or $29.9 per hour.
Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Medicine

Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Medicine

American

Campus, IL • On-site

$95K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

Athletics & Recreation Operations

Time Type:

Full time


Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Full On Campus Presence

Union:

Job Description:

Summary:

Responsible for the administration and oversite of American University Sports Medicine Program. Establishes and supports the delivery of independent medical care to intercollegiate athletes and the medical autonomy of the Sports Medicine Staff. Monitor the athletics department health and safety policies and practices to ensure compliance with NCAA legislation and establish consistency with intersection best practice guidance. The Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Medicine is responsible for the overall well-being and physical readiness of over 290 student-athletes including injury prevention, care, evaluation, and rehabilitation. This position acts as the Athletics Healthcare Administrator as defined by the NCAA and works under minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:

  • Manages the sports medicine program for the American University Athletics Department. Controls administration of training room facilities to ensure that the facilities run smoothly; maintains accurate injury and treatment records; budgets accounts; maintain inventory; purchases supplies; and develops educational programs for athletes. This position communicates with team physicians, administrators, and coaching staff regarding the health and treatment of student-athletes. Coordinates university's drug-testing program for student-athletes in collaboration with the Deputy Athletic Director.

  • Provides athletic medicine services to student-athletes in compliance with the scope of a Certified Athletic Trainer as dictated by the BOC and a Licensed Athletic Trainer as dictated by the DC Board of Medicine. This includes but is not limited to: initial evaluation, coordination and administration of treatment and rehabilitation plans, administration of therapeutic modalities, immediate and emergency care, standardized testing for head-related injuries, and providing education, guidance, and counseling regarding athletic training and the prevention, care, and treatment of athletic injuries under the general supervision of a Team Physician.

  • Attend practices and contests, both home and away for assigned team/s. Assures the readiness of athletes to participate in sport and safety of the playing area. Provide initial evaluation of injuries and provides immediate care to injured athletes to determine extent of injury and need for further follow-up medical care.

  • Hires, onboards, trains, and manages athletic trainers and all sports medicine staff: This includes providing ongoing coaching and feedback, managing performance, and identifying opportunities for professional development. Serves as affiliate sports medicine faculty for the Military Sports Medicine Fellowship.

  • Maintains athletic training knowledge through regular attendance at conferences and symposiums, reading scholarly articles and journals relevant to the field of athletic training and through continuing research in field of athletic training, obtaining at minimum 50 CEUs per two-year cycle as dictated by the BOC.

Supervisory Responsibility:

  • Reporting directly to this position are the 6 full-time athletic trainers and work study students.

  • Oversees department budget.

  • This position reports directly to the Deputy Athletic Director.

Competencies:

  • Prioritizing and Organizing.

  • Acquiring and Analyzing Information.

  • Acting Ethically and With Integrity.

  • Displaying Creativity.

  • Managing Performance.

  • Serving Customers.

  • Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Environment.

  • Supporting Coworkers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Full-time.

  • 35 hours per week.

  • This position requires a considerable time above regular daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly University work schedule requirements.

Salary Range:

  • $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Master's degree or equivalent.

  • 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.

Travel Required:

  • Frequent travel is required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in athletic training or related field.

  • Degree from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Education Program.

  • BOC certification.

  • Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification at the Basic Life Support/Professional Rescuer level or above.

  • District of Columbia Athletic Trainer Licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.

  • NPI Number.

  • Experience working in college athletics and at the NCAA Division-I level is preferred.

  • Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per District of Columbia licensure guidelines.

  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Other Duties:

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package.Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

  • Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

  • Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • American University is an E-Verify employer.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log intoWorkdayand select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, emailtheworkline@american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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