Associate Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

Reporting to and receiving limited supervision from the Director of
Sports Medicine, the Associate Athletic Trainer independently
performs the full range of clinical athletic training duties. These
responsibilities include planning, organizing, and delivering daily
athletic training services to student-athletes. The role also
contributes to the development and organization of the sports
medicine program and provides guidance, training, and direction to
less experienced Athletic Trainers.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate athletic training programs and assist in program
development, including coordinating training room operations.
Provide work lead direction and training to Athletic Trainer I
and newly hired athletic trainers.
Prevent, recognize and assess athletic injuries. Implement
preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries
using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments.
Develop and administer rehabilitation programs for athletic
injuries, including assisting in scheduling and assigning students
for therapy.
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 Head Athletic Trainer, 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.
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.
Assist in maintaining insurance records and monitoring and
verifying insurance billings.
Provide support to the athletic training curriculum by
providing clinical instruction to students enrolled in such
classes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of
athletic training, including conditioning, injury prevention,
injury assessment, and rehabilitation
Thorough understanding of therapeutic modalities, including
their physiological basis and practical application, as well as
preventative treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage, and
the effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment
Knowledge of and adherence to rules, regulations, and
guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) related to student-athlete training, sports
medicine care, and health and safety
Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) standards for handling bloodborne pathogens
Advanced proficiency in maintaining medical records in
compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) standards
Ability to follow and manage insurance procedures
Advanced proficiency in assessing injuries and determining
severity
Advanced proficiency in developing and implementing
conditioning and rehabilitation programs, and managing and treating
injuries
Advanced proficiency in the use of therapeutic modalities,
treatments, and rehabilitation equipment for injury prevention and
care
Ability to determine appropriate referrals to other healthcare
professionals
Ability to recognize life-threatening situations and administer
appropriate emergency care
Proficiency in using computer systems for medical
documentation, insurance processing, and recordkeeping
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a
fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build
effective relationships with student-athletes and serve as a
liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians, and
other healthcare professionals

Required Qualifications

Equivalent to 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
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
Professional Rescuer and first aid
Equivalent to two (2) years of experience as a certified
Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in athletic training or related field of
study
Three (3) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer
in a college or professional team setting

Compensation

Classification: Athletic Trainer II

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $6,103/month (Step 12)

CSU Salary Range: $4,908/month – $7,150/month (Step 1 – Step
20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits
package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more
information on programs available, please see the Employee
Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application
and attach the following documents:

Resume
Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period:
April 3, 2026 through April 16, 2026 . This position is open
until filled; however, applications received after screening has
begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel

[email protected]

408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any
in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or
controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine
recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other
relevant indications and comply with other safety measures
established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/
and questions may be sent to [email protected] .

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal
records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a
contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may
be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying
information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly
withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the continued employment
of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a
contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment
and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor
vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks
are conducted through the university’s third party vendor, Accurate
Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU
will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of
required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of
hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.
(e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All 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. Incumbent is
also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title
IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any
discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of
Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety
Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR)
is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf.
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy
statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information,
crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and
information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR
also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State
University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A
paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the
Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email
at [email protected] .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire
Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf
. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires
that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the
three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety
policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A
paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the
Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at [email protected] .

Campus Security Authority – In accordance with the Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject
to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority.
Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are
required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution
and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university
Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

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.

Advertised: April 03, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time

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