Head Football Athletic Trainer - Assoc Dir Sport Med

Head Football Athletic Trainer - Assoc Dir Sport Med

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

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 be able to 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 required
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to:
  • Work cooperatively with coaches, multi‑disciplinary 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

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

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

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

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following:
1) their most recent resumé/vitae,
2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and
3) contact information for three professional references.

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi‑ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

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