Assistant Athletic Trainer for Club Sports (Athletic Trainer I)

The Assistant Athletic Trainer for Club Sports plays an important role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of San Diego State University student-athletes through the delivery of comprehensive athletic training services. Under the general supervision of the Sr. Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine, this position performs a full range of clinical athletic training responsibilities, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care. The incumbent works collaboratively with physicians, healthcare providers, coaches, and athletics staff to support student-athlete health and performance while contributing to a positive and professional athletic medicine environment. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with student-athletes and club sport participants while making a meaningful impact on their athletic and personal success.

• →Provide direct athletic training services to assigned club sport student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. 
• →Coordinate and provide medical coverage for practices, competitions, conditioning activities, and championship events as assigned.
• →Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, coaches, and athletics staff regarding injury status, treatment plans, referrals, and return-to-participation recommendations.
• →Maintain medical records, administrative documentation, clinic schedules, and other athletic training program requirements in accordance with university, healthcare, and NCAA guidelines.
• →Support athletic medicine operations through professional guidance of athletic training students, emergency preparedness efforts, and communication with student-athletes and campus partners.

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment. 
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. 
• Ability and willingness to travel to away contests as required 
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 450 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

SDSU Athletics is committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity while championing the value they bring to our success. We strive to become one of the most diverse and inclusive athletic departments in the country by celebrating each other and our diverse backgrounds. We seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for all.

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Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology or related field of study or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.  Course work must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements.

• Experience as a certified Athletic Trainer at the collegiate, international, and/or professional level, with 2–5 years of experience beyond a bachelor's degree (graduate assistantship experience accepted).
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, parents, administrators, and other healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of athletic training and rehabilitation techniques, including experience with advanced treatment methods (e.g., functional evaluation/rehabilitation, instrumented or manual soft tissue mobilization, Kinesio Taping) and proficiency with Biodex, SwimEx, and Alter-G equipment.
• Experience with sports medicine operations, including medical supply purchasing, inventory management, budgeting, and insurance processes, with knowledge of medical supply vendors, quality, and cost management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and exercise sound professional judgment in a fast-paced athletic environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to away contests as required.

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

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• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
• Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and first aid.
• Must stay current with these certifications and submit proof to Senior Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine.
• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.