Head Football Athletic Trainer - Assoc Dir Sport Med

Head Football Athletic Trainer - Assoc Dir Sport Med Fresno State Athletic Corporation Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $7,083.34/month. This is a full‑time, exempt position.

The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at‑will.

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, the Head Football Athletic Trainer/Associate Director of Sports Medicine assists in the development and implementation of a training program for the prevention of injuries to student‑athletes, administers first‑aid and emergency medical care, treats injuries, and provides rehabilitation according to authorized medical directions. This position will be responsible for supervising the athletic training staff and interns assigned to the Football program.

The incumbent must coordinate and work collaboratively with a group of multidisciplinary medical providers in the pursuit of providing broad‑based health care for our Football program (~110 student athletes).

• Familiarity with NCAA best practices regarding supplements and health and safety of student‑athletes.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Work cooperatively with coaches, multidisciplinary medical providers, staff, faculty, student‑athletes, parents, and members of the community.
• Appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Work confidently and effectively in a high‑stress environment.
• Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion.
• Perform all duties with integrity and professionalism.

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an accredited four‑year institution with an Athletic Training, Kinesiology or Health‑related major.
• Minimum five years of experience as an athletic trainer at the Division I collegiate level.

Applications are accepted through March 13, 2026, and will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after this date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Interested applicants must complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno, attach a recent résumé/vitae, a cover letter addressing specific qualifications and interest, and contact information for three professional references.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status.

Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities 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. Questions may be sent to hr.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the…