Business Development Assistant - Athletic Trainer - Sports

SSM Health Physical Therapy • Des Peres, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Physical Therapy is hiring a full-time Business Development Assistant to support the growth and expansion of sports outreach initiatives in St. Louis, Missouri. Working in coordination with the Business Development Manager – Sports Outreach, this role assists in identifying, developing, and coordinating team screening and partnership opportunities. The position builds and maintains relationships with athletic organizations, schools, clubs, coaches, and community partners to increase program participation and awareness. It also supports injury hotline calls, scheduling direct access patients, coordinating physician referrals, outreach, event coordination, lead generation, partnership development, and tracking growth metrics. Onsite athletic training coverage is required as needed.

The role calls for a Certified Athletic Trainer with sports medicine and athletic performance expertise who can communicate the value of athlete screening, injury prevention, and performance enhancement services to prospective partners. The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-focused, proactive, and passionate about athlete health and wellness through community engagement and business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Minimum one year of athletic training clinical experience.
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Applicable state license; licensure in both Missouri and Illinois is ideal.
• Ability to comprehend and explain results to parents and coaches for return-to-play programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DorsaVi, VALD, or C3 Logix technology.
• Licensure in both Missouri and Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing marketing strategies within the athletic trainer’s area of clinical expertise.
• Assist with handling calls on the injury hotline.
• Provide onsite athletic training coverage when needed.
• Schedule direct access patients.
• Coordinate physician referrals.
• Support sports outreach, event coordination, lead generation, and partnership development.
• Build and maintain relationships with athletic organizations, schools, clubs, coaches, and community partners.
• Assist in identifying, developing, and coordinating team screening and partnership opportunities.
• Track key growth metrics to support strategic business objectives.
• Explain screening and performance-related results to parents and coaches for return-to-play programs.

Benefits

• Company matching 401(k).
• Multiple affordable PPO benefits and HSA options.
• Paid time off, holidays, and extended illness days.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Personal and family medical leave.
• Clinical Ladder Program.
• Orientation program.
• New graduate mentorship.
• Residency programs.
• National continuing education courses, local and online.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Productivity standards intended to allow for high-quality patient care.

What This Job Offers

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