Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Working Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Classification Title:Athletic Trainer I
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Tuesday August 26 2025 @ 11:55pm PT
Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 257 and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Health Wellness & Performance the incumbent performs the full range of athletic training functions including making clinical judgments with medical oversite regarding injuries and treatment and is involved in the development and organization of the training activity programs for Sacramento State intercollegiate athletes seeking services in Student Health Counseling and Wellness Services
FLSA:Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range:$5193 per month - $6155 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range:$4213 per month - $8130 per month
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Salary Grade/Range:1
Recruitment Type:Temporary(Annually Renewable)
Time Base:Full-Time
Pay Plan:12 months
Work Hours:Work hours to be determined at time of hire.
Department Information
Student Health Counseling & Wellness Services (SHCWS) embraces a holistic and collaborative approach to healthcare by offering urgent care primary care preventative services wellness education violence support services and mental health services to the Sacramento State campus community. SHCWS is committed to providing quality care and service delivery and is accredited through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
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Knowledge:
General knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning injury prevention injury assessment and rehabilitation; 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; rules regulations and guidelines established by the campuses governing national collegiate athletic associations (e.g. National Collegiate Athletics Association or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) pertaining to student athletes their training sports medicine care and health and safety; Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood borne pathogens; maintaining medical records including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards; and following insurance procedures.
Abilities:
Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity; develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries; use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries; determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals; recognize life threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid; use a computer to perform medical insurance and other recordkeeping functions; and work in an environment with competing priorities. Incumbents 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.
Education:
Equivalent to bachelors 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. Course work 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. Some positions may require a valid California drivers license.
RequiredQualifications
- General knowledge of: the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning injury prevention injury assessment and rehabilitation.
- Ability to: effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity; develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries; use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Organizational and detail-oriented skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Possess and maintain Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification for the Certified Athletic Trainer.
- Possess current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
- Ability to frequently move up to sixty (60) pounds.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.
Condition of Employment
Ability to pass fingerprinting and background check.
PreferredQualifications
- One year experience in a collegiate athletic setting preferably Division I with both mens and womens sport
- Experience in rehabilitation and exercise equipment; rules regulations and guidelines established by the campuses governing national collegiate athletic associations (e.g. National Collegiate Athletics Association) pertaining to student-athletes their training sports medicine care and health and safety; occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood borne pathogens; maintaining medical records including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer. Some positions may require a valid California drivers license.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainer
Preferred:
- CPR/First Aid Certification
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300-acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region throughout California across the nation and around the world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing .
Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
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Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1 2022 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
