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Marymount University

Head Athletic Trainer

Campus, IL

$22 - $30/hr

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Marymount University

Head Athletic Trainer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$25.75 - $35.25/hr

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for work study student athlete development in the United States is $37.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.96 and $54.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Work Study Student Athlete Development vs Student Athlete Coach?

AspectWork Study Student Athlete DevelopmentStudent Athlete Coach
Required CredentialsOn-campus employment, sometimes related to sports management or fitness certificationsCoaching certifications, experience in sports coaching or athletic training
Work EnvironmentCampus offices, athletic departments, or fitness facilitiesSports fields, gyms, or athletic facilities, often outdoors or in gyms
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, athletic departmentsSchool or club sports programs, athletic departments
Common Search & Comparison IntentRoles supporting student-athletes' development within academic institutionsRoles directly coaching or training student-athletes in sports

Work Study Student Athlete Development focuses on supporting student-athletes' growth through administrative, mentoring, or developmental activities within the campus setting. In contrast, Student Athlete Coach involves actively coaching and training athletes in sports. Both roles are integral to athletic programs but differ in responsibilities, environment, and required credentials.

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Director, Student-Athlete Development

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 hours ago

Grand Canyon University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

192nd of 532 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The Director, Student-Athlete Development serves as a primary academic advisor for assigned teams and/or student-athletes, providing individualized support to promote academic success. This position collaborates closely with coaches, faculty, and campus partners to monitor academic performance, ensure NCAA and institutional eligibility requirements are met, and connect student-athletes with the resources they need to be successful. The Assistant Director also contributes to the planning and execution of student-athlete development programming and supports the day-to-day operations of OSAD.

What you will do:

  • Assist in day-to-day operations of the Office of Student-Athlete Development.

  • Provide intensive academic support with assigned teams and/or student-athletes.

  • Work one-on-one to develop and implement learning strategies and effective study skills within the framework of the students' academic and athletic time demands.

  • Monitor academic performance and implement individualized plans for at-risk student-athletes to support them in meeting institutional and NCAA eligibility requirements.

  • Monitor progress-towards-degree and other NCAA, conference, and university academic eligibility requirements.

  • Assist in the oversight of academic support operations within the Office of Student-Athlete Development including study hall monitoring, tutor coordination, and monitoring class attendance.

  • Prepare weekly reports detailing academic progress and issues.

  • Assist with registration process, certification for competition, and Academic Progress Rates (APR) data collection.

  • Evaluate transcripts for all incoming student-athletes.

  • Assist with student-athlete development programming and community service events.

  • Provide leadership and guidance for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

  • Collaborate with campus partners to have student-athletes engage with campus-sponsored events.

  • Serve as a liaison to academic departments, faculty, and campus support offices as needed.

  • Meet with prospective student-athletes and assist during the recruiting process.

  • Provide supervision to student support staff as assigned.

  • Assist with training, onboarding, and professional development of staff within the Office of Student-Athlete Development.

  • Other duties as assigned.

What you need:

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required in the disciplines of Education, Counseling, or Sports Administration or related field; Master Degree preferred.

  • Previous experience working with students at the collegiate level.

  • Experience in a student-athlete advising environment.

  • Experience in using degree audit reports and student information systems.

  • Experience in the development of tutoring and advising programs and knowledge of the theory of learning and study skills improvement strategies.

  • Must successfully pass a background check and fingerprinting.

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU

  • Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a flexible spending account, a 401K savings plan

  • Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

  • Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

  • Free covered parking

  • We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

  • Free on-site gyms on campus

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