Athletic Trainer II

Job no: 562126
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Athletics, Temporary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer II plays a key role in supporting the health, safety, and peak performance of SDSU Softball student-athletes while contributing to the broader success of the university’s sports medicine program. Reporting to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine, this position provides comprehensive clinical care spanning injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play while supporting practices, competitions, and team travel.

The role also contributes to training room operations, multidisciplinary care, and sports medicine program development, bringing advanced clinical judgment to complex student-athlete needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced athletic trainer who thrives in a competitive Division I environment and is passionate about providing exceptional care to our athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services for SDSU Softball, including injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, conditioning, emergency care, and return-to-participation support.
• Coordinate medical coverage for practices, competitions, and team travel; serve as a first responder; and coordinate emergency care and follow-up when needed.
• Develop, implement, document, and progress individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans using therapeutic modalities, manual techniques, taping, bracing, rehabilitation equipment, and exercise programs.
• Coordinate physician appointments, referrals, diagnostic services, rehabilitation access, and continuity of care for student-athletes.
• Identify and coordinate support for student-athletes with complex health and well-being concerns, including mental health concerns, disordered eating, substance use, nutritional risk, and other issues affecting safe participation.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, administrators, parents when authorized, and multidisciplinary professionals regarding student-athlete health, restrictions, care plans, and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, secure, and confidential medical records, treatment plans, progress notes, physician orders, and insurance-related documentation.
• Coordinate training-room operations and contribute to the development, organization, and continuous improvement of the sports medicine program.

Why Join Us?

• Serve as an integral member of the sports medicine team supporting SDSU Softball and Division I student-athletes.
• Build strong relationships with student-athletes and coaches while supporting health and performance throughout the competitive season.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care, sports medicine operations, and the continued development of athletic medicine services.
• Join an athletics program committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and comprehensive student-athlete well-being.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated 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 will vary based on training and travel schedules.
• 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…