Assistant Athletic Trainer

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $4,482.00 per month to $5,464.00 per month (Step 1 to Step 11). Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.

This position will assist the Head Athletic Trainer in providing comprehensive medical care to intercollegiate student‑athletes. Support the daily operations of the athletic training facility, including providing medical coverage for intercollegiate practices and competitions. Perform injury evaluations, administer treatments, implement proactive injury prevention strategies, and oversee rehabilitation programs. Maintain a professional work environment and foster positive working relationships with student‑athletes, staff, and the campus community.

Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel with teams as needed. Maintain all required athletic training certifications.

• Assist with the daily operation of the athletic training facility and equipment, including providing medical coverage for intercollegiate athletic practices and competitions.
• Perform injury evaluations under established protocols and in consultation with the Head Athletic Trainer, as appropriate.
• Provide prescribed or established treatment for athletic injuries.
• Implement proactive injury prevention strategies and assist in the rehabilitation and conditioning of athletes in collaboration with the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Communicate with coaches regarding the injury status, participation restrictions, and return‑to‑play progress of student‑athletes consistent with established medical guidance.
• Serve as first responder for assigned sport supervision and home events.

• Assist in documenting injuries, completing injury reports and maintaining medical records/files.
• Assist with the collection, organization, and maintenance of confidential medical and insurance records.

• Report all alleged Clery Act crimes in a timely manner.
• Report any alleged Clery Act crimes that are received through the online CSA Reporting Form.
• Complete annual training requirement.

General knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation; therapeutic modalities; OSHA standards; HIPAA; and insurance procedures.

Effectively assess and evaluate injuries, develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs, manage and treat injuries, use therapeutic modalities, determine referrals, recognize life‑threatening situations, administer emergency aid, perform record‑keeping functions, and work in a competing priorities environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology or related field or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Coursework must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements.

Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer. California driver’s license may be required.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required. Must successfully complete all required Campus Security Authority (CSA) training and maintain compliance with all required annual Clery Act training and…