Assistant Athletic Trainer/Chaperone (Athletic Trainer I)

This position supports the health, safety, and performance of San Diego State University student-athletes by providing clinical athletic training services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and medical coverage for assigned varsity sports (Track & Field/Cross Country and Golf). The role involves collaboration with physicians, healthcare providers, coaches, and athletics staff to promote student-athlete well-being, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance the student-athlete experience within an NCAA Division I athletics program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care for assigned student-athletes.
• Provide medical coverage for practices, competitions, conditioning sessions, and championship events while coordinating emergency medical care and referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, coaches, and athletics staff regarding injury status, treatment plans, rehabilitation progress, and return-to-participation recommendations.
• Maintain medical records, clinic schedules, treatment documentation, and administrative processes in accordance with university, healthcare, and NCAA requirements.
• Support the Athletic Medicine program by serving as a preceptor for athletic training students, promoting effective communication, and contributing to a professional and collaborative healthcare environment.

Why You Should Apply

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting the health, safety, and success of NCAA Division I student-athletes.
• Work alongside experienced sports medicine professionals, physicians, and coaches in a collaborative athletic medicine environment.
• Gain experience providing comprehensive care across injury prevention, rehabilitation, emergency response, and travel coverage.
• Contribute to a nationally recognized athletics program committed to student-athlete well-being and competitive excellence.
• Join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology, or a related field of study, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Coursework must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
• Certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and first aid (must maintain and provide proof of current certifications).
• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical supply procurement, including vendor selection, product quality, inventory management, and cost-effective purchasing practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, parents, and other healthcare professionals while serving as a liaison among stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills appropriate for a healthcare setting.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced athletic environment.
• Experience providing athletic training services in a collegiate, professional, or high-performance sports setting; experience supporting soccer and/or tennis programs is preferred.
• Proficiency with sports medicine and rehabilitation equipment and technologies (e.g., Biodex, SwimEx, Alter-G), as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of advanced athletic training and rehabilitation techniques, including specialized therapeutic interventions, and experience with inventory, budget, insurance, and travel responsibilities in a sports medicine environment.

Pay

• Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines. Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($4,482/month).
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,482 - $6,530 per month (Step 1-Step 20).
• Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.

Schedule

• Full-time (1.0 time-base), temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment.
• Designated as exempt under FLSA and not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs, including travel to away contests.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

This position is located on campus at SDSU in San Diego and reports to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine.