Business Development Assistant - Athletic Trainer - Sports

Select Medical•St. Louis, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Assistant supports the growth and expansion of sports outreach initiatives by helping identify, develop, and coordinate team screenings and partnership opportunities in coordination with the Business Development Manager – Sports Outreach. The role builds and maintains relationships with athletic organizations, schools, clubs, coaches, and community partners to increase program participation and awareness. It also supports outreach, event coordination, lead generation, partnership development, and tracking growth metrics. The assistant handles injury hotline calls, schedules direct access patients, and coordinates physician referrals. Onsite athletic training coverage is required as needed. As a sports medicine and athletic performance subject matter expert, the candidate communicates 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 advancing 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 preferred.
Ability to comprehend and explain results to parents and coaches for return-to-play programs.
Ability to effectively communicate the value of athlete screening, injury prevention, and performance enhancement services.
Strong organization and relationship-building skills; proactive approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DorsaVi, VALD, or C3 Logix technology.
Athletic trainer 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.
Identify, develop, and coordinate team screening and partnership opportunities in coordination with the Business Development Manager – Sports Outreach.
Build and maintain relationships with athletic organizations, schools, clubs, coaches, and community partners.
Assist with outreach efforts, event coordination, lead generation, and partnership development.
Track key growth metrics to support strategic business objectives.
Communicate the value of athlete screening, injury prevention, and performance enhancement services to prospective partners.