Assistant Athletic Trainer I

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

The California State University in San Jose is looking for an Assistant Athletic Trainer I to oversee athletic training services for student-athletes. The role involves injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation alongside a team of health professionals.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and BOC certification. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the school's commitment to employee welfare.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of Athletic Training.
• Experience with therapeutic modalities.
• Ability to maintain medical records and comply with HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, recognize, and assess athletic injuries.
• Consult with health professionals on injuries and treatment plans.
• Provide medical emergency coverage to student-athletes.

Skills

Athletic Training

Injury Assessment

Rehabilitation

CPR/AED Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, or kinesiology

BOC Certification

Tools

Therapeutic Modalities

Rehabilitation Equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to and receiving general supervision from the Director of Sports Medicine, the Assistant Athletic Trainer I will perform the full range of clinical athletic training functions, which involve the planning, organization and delivery of daily athletic training services to student‑athletes. The position is also involved in the development and organization of the sports medicine program.

Key Responsibilities

• Prevent, recognize and assess athletic injuries. Implement preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments.
• Use a variety of therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to, heat, cold, light, sound, electricity and rehabilitation and exercise equipment, and apply bandages, tapes and braces to prevent and treat injuries.
• Consult with senior Athletic Trainers, physicians, and other health professionals on injuries and treatment plans and coordinate with the coaching staff.
• Inform coaching staff and other health professionals on the status of injuries and treatment plans.
• Advise student‑athletes on how to prevent injuries and maintain their physical condition. Regularly evaluate their physical condition.
• Educate and counsel student‑athletes and staff regarding conditioning, athletic training and rehabilitation.
• Assist coaches in designing conditioning programs to prevent injuries.
• Attend practices and athletic events and provide medical emergency coverage to student‑athletes. Travel with sports teams to away games as needed.
• May provide injury assessment and/or treatment for students involved with the San José State University Athletics.
• Coordinate drug prevention programs and applicable drug testing requirements for student‑athletes.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the athletic training facility.
• Maintain appropriate medical records of injuries, treatment plans and progress.
• Chaperone student‑athletes during treatment as requested.
• Provide support to the athletic training curriculum by providing clinical instruction to students enrolled in such classes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Incumbents must possess a general knowledge of the principles and practices of Athletic Training including conditioning and injury prevention, as well as injury assessment and rehabilitation.
• Must possess knowledge of the full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis; other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage; effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the rules, regulations and guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) pertaining to student‑athletes, their training sports medicine care, and health and safety.
• Must possess knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for handling Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Ability to maintain medical records, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standard.
• Must be able to effectively assess injuries and their severity.
• Ability to develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries.
• Ability to use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries.
• Ability to determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals.
• Ability to recognize life‑threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid.
• Ability to use a computer to perform medical, insurance and other record‑keeping function.
• Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.
• General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with student‑athletes and to serve as a liaison among student‑athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians and other health care professionals.
• Ability to travel with sports teams and work nights and weekends and holidays as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to a 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. Coursework must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements.
• Possess and maintain BOC (Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer) certification.
• Possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED (cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation) for the Professional Rescuer and first aid.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in athletic training or related field of study.
• Intercollegiate or professional sports experience; experience traveling with teams; and experience providing athletic training services at the high school, college or professional level.

License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations. Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Compensation

Classification: Athletic Trainer I
Anticipated Hiring Salary: $5,357/month (Step 10)
CSU Salary Range: $4,482/month - $6,530/month (Step 1 – Step 20)
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.