Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Sr. Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine, the Associate Athletic Trainer is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering comprehensive athletic training services to student-athletes. This role encompasses the full range of clinical athletic training functions to ensure the health and physical well-being of our athletes.

Responsibilities:

• Primary athletic trainer for the SDSU Track and Field/ Cross Country team.
• Prevent, recognize, and assess athletic injuries
• Implement preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries
• Inform coaching staff on the status of injuries and treatment plans
• Advise student-athletes on injury prevention and maintaining physical condition
• Regularly evaluate the physical condition of student-athletes

If you are passionate about supporting the health and success of student-athletes, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our athletes. Apply now!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2025, with the possibility of reappointment. 
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.  
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University.  Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department.  The offices include the following:  The Aztec Club/Development, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, External Corporate Sales, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

The department has within its scope of responsibilities the operation of the athletic medicine program and the respective facilities.  This program coordinates the medical care of the varsity and selected club/recreation sports.  This includes coordinating pre and post-season physical examinations, as well as in-season clinical examinations and rehabilitation; maintaining proper documentation and records; controlling bid, vendor, and supply inventory; providing educational and career guidance/supervision for athletic training students; and developing professional relationships with physicians, medical providers, physical therapists, and their respective administrations.

For more information regarding the Department of Athletics, click here.

Education and Experience

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.

Equivalent to two years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment.

Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer.

Key Qualifications

• Current knowledge of medical supply vendors, quality, and costs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, medical providers, parents, and administrative staff. 
• Excellent written and verbal skills of those of a medical professional. 
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes and serve as a liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Ability to travel to away contests.
  • Equipment: Computer; telephone; fax; copier; electrotherapeutic modalities, cervical traction, lumbar traction, open and closed kinetic chain post-injury rehabilitation equipment.
    • Electrotherapeutic modalities
    • Cervical traction and lumbar traction
    • Various types of exercise equipment in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries, including Biodex, SwimEx, and Alter-G.
    • Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Medicat ○ Electronic Health Record (EHR)
    • Telephone, fax, copier
    • Drive a state-owned passenger van
  • Software: Athletic training-related injury tracking programs or other electronic health record systems.
• Experience in assigned sport at collegiate, international, and/or professional team level as a certified Athletic Trainer for two to five years beyond Bachelor’s degree, which may include a graduate assistantship is preferred.
• Proficiency with Biodex, SwimEx, and Alter-G.
• Additional credentials of advance study in an athletic training related subject matter. Examples are: functional evaluation/rehabilitation, instrumented or manual soft tissue mobilization, Kinesiotape, etc.
• Prior experience performing inventory, budget, and insurance duties in a sports medicine environment.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.  
• Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and first aid.  
• Must stay current with these certifications and submit proof to Sr. Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine. 
• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,618 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,584 - $8,884 per month. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on December 12, 2024.  To receive full consideration, apply by December 11, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at pythao@sdsu.edu.