Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of Redlands; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Redlands is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support 21 NCAA Division III student-athletes. You will work under the Head Athletic Trainer to provide medical care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation at our varsity clinics and during home contests.

The role requires evening and weekend hours and occasional travel. Candidates must hold a BOC certification, CPR/AED, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Physical Education, SportsMedicine, or a related field.
• One year experience in a patient-facing role.
• BOC certification and CPR/AED certification required.
• California driver’s license with a good driving record; CA license within 10 days.
• Preferred: Master’s degree and CPR Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Provides health care services to student-athletes for home practices and contests.
• Provides emergency care and first aid to student-athletes.
• Develops patient-specific preventative and rehabilitative programming.
• Maintains updated medical records and documentation.
• Assists students with medical eligibility requirements and health insurance navigation.
• Collaborates with coaches and support staff to deliver holistic care.

Skills

Athletic injury prevention

First aid / CPR

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Medicine, or related field

One year experience in a patient-facing role

BOC certification

CPR/AED certification

California driver’s license

Tools

CPR Instructor certification

Job description

POSITION CODE: 8025

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Office of Athletics

POSITION : Exempt, Full-time (40 Hours), 11Months

SALARY RANGE: $65,000-$65,000

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Twelve (12) Months

AVAILABLE: Immediately

POSTING DATE: October 19 , 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, ApplyImmediately.

Definition of Classification:

Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant AthleticTrainer ensures the health and safety of 21 NCAA Division IIIintercollegiate athletic program participants and assists the HeadAthletic Trainer in the management of a medical clinic.

This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekendhours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation ofathletic injuries and illnesses, providing medical advice based onevidence-based, best practices.
• Provides health care services to student-athletes for homepractices and contests.
• Provides appropriate emergency care and first aid to allstudent-athletes.
• Develops patient-specific preventative and rehabilitativeprogramming.
• Ensures updated medical records and documentation.
• Assists student-athletes in completing medical eligibilityrequirements, including procuring health screenings and appropriateinformation relevant to their health and safety.
• Assists students navigating the health insurance and healthcare system.
• Collaborates effectively with coaches and department supportstaff to provide whole-person care with a priority onstudent-athlete health and safety.
• Collaborates effectively with team physician and other alliedhealth professionals to deliver quality care tostudent-athletes.
• Refers student-athletes to other health care professionals whennecessary to ensure successful continuation of care.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and coordinates work-study studentemployees.
• Reviews and updates athletic training department policies,procedures, and protocols.
• Educates coaches, student-athletes, and athletic departmentsupport staff on relevant policy updates.
• Educates athletic department staff on CPR and First Aidcertification updates.
• Maintains annual education schedule for coaches.
• Demonstrates positive and effective communication in allaspects of position, including writing, speaking, listening, andnon-verbal skills.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethicalbehavior regarding adherence to NCAA, Conference, Institutional,and Department of Athletics policies and expectations
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on medical best practices forthe athletic population.
• Enforce safety procedures.
• Performs other related duties and special projects asassigned.

Qualifications Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, thefollowing:

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required in Physical Education, SportsMedicine, or a related field.
• One year experience in a patient-facing role.
• Must have a current/valid BOC certification.
• Must have a current CPR/AED certification.
• A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a gooddriving record is required. Note: Out-of-state licenses arevalid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’slicense must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (inaccordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Preferred

• Master’s degree.
• CPR Instructor certification.
• Work experience with a variety of sports.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of athletic injury prevention and the administrationof therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques,as well as of first-aid, athletic equipment, and injury assessmentand treatment.
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verballyand in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solvingskills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word,and Outlook.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action withinestablished guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align bothinternal and external resources to achieve universityobjectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work withconfidentiality.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally andethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Field/outdoor environment and standard office setting. Dutiesperformed are of an active nature, requiring sufficient physicalstamina to carry out duties. Some duties may be performed in anoffice environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstationor in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assurehealth and comfort.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk and stand forextended periods of time; may travel to various locations; usehands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other officemachines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch tofile; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answertelephones and to provide information; see to read fine print andoperate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and inperson; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 25pounds.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University ofRedlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wider range of factors that are considered in making compensationdecisions including but not limited to experience, skills,knowledge,abilities, education, licensure and certifications, andother business and organizational needs. It is not typical for anindividual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the rangefor a position. Salary offers are determined based on finalcandidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range forthis position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salaryor hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay forthis position is defined as the Hiring Range . Placementwithin the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, andrelevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a backgroundcheck (including a criminal records check) is required foretemployment. The University will make a conditional offer ofemployment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that thecandidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure tosatisfactorily complete the background check may affect thecontinued employment of a current employee who was conditionallyoffered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver'sLicense is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in theDepartment of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull NoticeProgram which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positionstypically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and InformationTechnology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the abilityto lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition toa pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass apsychological evaluation.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals withDisabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information,please review the Know Your Rights notice from theDepartment of Labor.