Assistant Athletic Trainer I

Opt For Healthy Living; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 50,019 - 60,978; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (CalPERS)

401k

457 plan

403(b)

Job summary

Cal State East Bay seeks an Athletic Trainer to support comprehensive medical care for intercollegiate student-athletes and to assist the daily operations of the athletic training facility. Responsibilities include injury evaluations, treatments, prevention, and rehabilitation under the Head Athletic Trainer, with travel as needed and availability evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role requires ongoing BOC certification, CSA and Clery Act familiarity, and adherence to HIPAA/OSHA standards; a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field.
• BOC certification required and maintained.
• California driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operation of athletic training facility and provide medical coverage for intercollegiate practices and competitions.
• Perform injury evaluations under established protocols and in consultation with Head Athletic Trainer.
• Provide prescribed or established treatment for athletic injuries.
• Implement proactive injury prevention strategies and assist rehabilitation in collaboration with Head Athletic Trainer.
• Communicate injury status and return-to-play progress with coaches, per medical guidance.
• Serve as first responder for assigned sport supervision and home events.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Emergency management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training

Job description

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $4,482.00 per month to $5,464.00 per month (Step 1 to Step 11). Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.

About the Position

This position will assist the Head Athletic Trainer in providing comprehensive medical care to intercollegiate student‑athletes. Support the daily operations of the athletic training facility, including providing medical coverage for intercollegiate practices and competitions. Perform injury evaluations, administer treatments, implement proactive injury prevention strategies, and oversee rehabilitation programs. Maintain a professional work environment and foster positive working relationships with student‑athletes, staff, and the campus community. Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel with teams as needed. Maintain all required athletic training certifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Administrative Duties

• 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.

Clery Act Responsibilities

• Report all alleged Clery Act crimes in a timely manner.
• Report any alleged Clery Act crimes that are received through the online CSA Reporting Form.
• Complete annual training requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge

General knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation; therapeutic modalities; OSHA standards; HIPAA; and insurance procedures.

Abilities

Effectively assess and evaluate injuries, develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs, manage and treat injuries, use therapeutic modalities, determine referrals, recognize life‑threatening situations, administer emergency aid, perform record‑keeping functions, and work in a competing priorities environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Education

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology or related field 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.

License and Certifications

Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer. California driver’s license may be required.

Required Qualifications

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.

Condition(s) of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, if appropriate). Cal State East Bay may rescind the offer if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

EEO Statement

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, Cal State East Bay 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. The CSU 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.

Mandated Reporter

The incumbent may be considered a mandated reporter under California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Sponsorship

Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions and we are not an E‑Verify employer.