Athletic Trainer Assistant: Injury Care & Return-to-Play

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (DAPER) seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support varsity programs on campus. You will provide prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and help with return-to-play planning alongside physicians and coaches.

You will mentor athletic training fellows and students, maintain confidential medical records, and participate in travel, evenings, and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in athletic training or related field.
• Three years’ post-Master’s experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer at the college/university level.
• Certification by NATA BOC, First Aid/CPR for health care providers, AED, HIPAA training, and California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in the daily operation of the athletic training facilities, including fellows, graduate students, and interns.
• Provide care, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses on campus and at game venues.
• Collaborate with physical therapists on rehabilitation progress and return‑to‑play planning; report status to team physicians, manager, and coaches.
• Maintain a safe environment, medical supplies, and emergency readiness for practices and venues; ensure confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• May provide work direction to other athletic training staff and interns on an ongoing basis.
• May identify opportunities for international collaboration and recruit qualified international trainees.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master's degree in athletic training

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Stanford University’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (DAPER) seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support varsity programs on campus. You will provide prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and help with return-to-play planning alongside physicians and coaches.

You will mentor athletic training fellows and students, maintain confidential medical records, and participate in travel, evenings, and weekend coverage as needed.