Athletic Trainer I/II

Location: Hayward, California | Type: Full-time | Salary: $53,784 - $71,796 | 2 openings available

About Cal State East Bay

Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland, and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). The university is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented institution with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

The Cal State East Bay Pioneers compete in NCAA Division II and are proud members of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The Athletics Department sponsors 14 varsity sports, with a mission centered around integrity, academic achievement, and competitive excellence. Student-athletes consistently perform at a high level both on the field and in the classroom, with numerous teams and individuals recognized for athletic success and academic distinction. The program boasts a 3.4 cumulative GPA, 280 conference honors in 2023-24, and 128 Pioneer Hall of Fame members. In the 2024-2025 academic year, the majority of sports competed in the postseason, establishing a program record.

About the Role

Cal State East Bay is seeking Athletic Trainers (Level I and II) to assist in providing comprehensive medical care to intercollegiate student-athletes. These positions support the daily operations of the athletic training facility, including medical coverage for practices and competitions. Responsibilities include injury evaluations, treatment administration, injury prevention strategies, and rehabilitation program oversight. The roles require availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with teams as needed.

Responsibilities

Athletic Trainer I

• Assist with the daily operation of the athletic training facility and equipment, including providing medical coverage for intercollegiate athletic practices and competitions.
• Perform injury evaluations under established protocols and in consultation with the Head Athletic Trainer, as appropriate.
• Provide prescribed or established treatment for athletic injuries.
• Implement proactive injury prevention strategies and assist in the rehabilitation and conditioning of athletes in collaboration with the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Communicate with coaches regarding the injury status, participation restrictions, and return-to-play progress of student-athletes consistent with established medical guidance.
• Serve as first responder for assigned sport supervision and home events.
• Assist in documenting injuries, completing injury reports, and maintaining medical records/files.
• Assist with the collection, organization, and maintenance of confidential medical and insurance records.

Athletic Trainer II

• Support the daily operation of the athletic training facility and equipment, including providing medical coverage for intercollegiate athletic practices and competitions.
• Independently perform injury evaluations, provide treatment for athletic injuries, implement proactive injury prevention strategies, and oversee rehabilitation and conditioning programs in consultation with the Head Athletic Trainer, as appropriate.
• Communicate with coaches regarding the injury status, participation restrictions, and return-to-play progress of student-athletes.
• Serve as first responder for assigned sport supervision and home events.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the development, administration, and coordination of medical care for intercollegiate athletes, including scheduling and assigning student-athletes for outside referrals, treatment, and rehabilitation/therapy.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with sport assignment and coverage schedules.
• Provide lead work direction of student trainers and interns.
• Document injuries, complete injury reports, and maintain medical records/files.
• Assist with the collection, organization, and maintenance of confidential medical and insurance records and insurance billing.
• Coordinate and provide direction and training to Athletic Trainer I’s, interns, and student trainers.
• Assist in the coordination of pre-participation physicals and drug prevention and drug testing requirements.
• Assist in developing and monitoring the athletic training program budget.
• Coordinate the organization and day-to-day operation of the Sports Medicine program in the absence of the Head Athletic Trainer.

Requirements

• Equivalent to two years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment.
• 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 which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainer.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
• Must successfully complete all required Campus Security Authority (CSA) training and maintain compliance with all required annual Clery Act training and reporting requirements.