Assistant Athletic Trainer (Athletic Trainer II)

CSU; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans with prescription drug

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan through CalPERS

Tuition waiver for eligible employees

FlexCash in lieu of health and dental

Employee Assistance Programs

15 paid holidays

Job summary

Cal State Fullerton is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join the University’s Sports Medicine program and provide care for student‑athletes.

The role reports to the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine, with 20–30% travel and involvement across assigned teams and programs as needed. A Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and current licensure are required, with strong clinical skills and knowledge of NCAA regulations, OSHA, and HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment.
• Knowledge of athletic training principles: conditioning, injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation.
• Familiarity with therapeutic modalities, including taping, bracing, and massage.
• Proficiency in using rehabilitation and exercise equipment.
• Understanding of NCAA regulations, OSHA standards, HIPAA, and medical record requirements.
• Ability to assess injuries, develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs, and determine appropriate referrals.
• Emergency care skills and ability to administer life‑threatening aid.
• Computer skills for record‑keeping and insurance functions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; leadership, organizational, and administrative abilities.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine.
• Supervise care of student athletes competing in the University's athletic programs.
• Work with assigned team(s) and additional programs at the discretion of supervisor.
• Prevent, evaluate, manage, and rehabilitate injuries within the comprehensive sports medicine program.
• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized strategies for each patient.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Athletic training knowledge

Emergency care skills

Record-keeping

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field

Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field

Tools

Medical record software

Job description

Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Athletics department strives to provide an intercollegiate athletics program that is an integral part of the total educational experience at Cal State Fullerton (CSUF). We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team in the Assistant Athletic Trainer (Athletic Trainer II) role.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine.
• Supervise care of student athletes competing in the University's athletic programs.
• Work with assigned team(s) and additional programs at the discretion of supervisor.
• Prevent, evaluate, manage, and rehabilitate injuries within the comprehensive sports medicine program.
• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized strategies for each patient.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment.
• Knowledge of athletic training principles: conditioning, injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation.
• Familiarity with therapeutic modalities, including taping, bracing, and massage.
• Proficiency in using rehabilitation and exercise equipment.
• Understanding of national collegiate athletic association regulations, OSHA standards, HIPAA, and medical record requirements.
• Ability to assess injuries, develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs, and determine appropriate referrals.
• Emergency care skills and ability to administer life‑threatening aid.
• Computer skills for record‑keeping and insurance functions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; leadership, organizational, and administrative abilities.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in a high school, collegiate, or professional setting.
• Broad knowledge of medical problems and strong assessment and collaborative skills.
• Critical thinking and independent decision‑making regarding treatment and return‑to‑play per state guidelines.
• Detail‑oriented injury tracking, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask with minimal supervision.

License/Certifications

• Valid California driver’s license.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainer.

Special Working Conditions

• 20%‑30% travel; may require work during campus holidays.

Benefits

• Health plans with prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability.
• Retirement plan through CalPERS.
• Tuition waiver for eligible employees and dependents.
• FlexCash in lieu of health and dental.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• 15 paid holidays.

Additional Information

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. The position holder is a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.