Business Development Assistant - Sports

SSM Health Physical Therapy • Des Peres, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Assistant will support the growth and expansion of sports outreach initiatives by assisting in identifying, developing, and coordinating new team screening and partnership opportunities in coordination with the Business Development Manager – Sports Outreach. This role is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with athletic organizations, schools, clubs, coaches, and community partners to increase program participation and awareness. This role will assist with handling calls on the injury hotline, scheduling direct access patients and physician referrals. The position also assists with outreach efforts, event coordination, lead generation, partnership development, and tracking key growth metrics to support strategic business objectives. Onsite AT coverage will be required as needed.
As a subject matter expert in sports medicine and athletic performance, the candidate must be a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), ideally licensed in both MO and IL, have ability to effectively communicate the value of athlete screening, injury prevention, and performance enhancement services to prospective partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-focused, proactive, and passionate about advancing athlete health and wellness through community engagement and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• BS Degree REQUIRED
• Minimum one year AT clinical experience
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Applicable state license, ideally both MO and IL
• Ability to comprehend and explain results to parents and coaches for return to play programs

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DorsaVi, VALD, C3 Logix technology a plus

Responsibilities

• Able to assist in the development of marketing strategies which lie within the athletic trainer’s area of clinical expertise.
• Assist with handling calls on injury hotline
• Provide onsite AT coverage when needed
• Handle scheduling of direct access patients
• Coordinate physician referrals

Benefits

• Company matching 401(k)
• Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options
• Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Extended Illness Days (EID)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship
• Residency Programs
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level