Part-Time Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Title & Department

Part‑Time Assistant Athletic Trainer;
Athletics Posting # 5190

Part‑time temporary

San Diego

Staff, Athletics

As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students’ lives while promoting the University of San Diego.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries‑old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

This is a part‑time temporary, non‑benefit‑based position with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2026. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding. The Assistant Athletic Trainer–Part time is responsible for specific aspects of health care in the athletic environment as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). This position must maintain appropriate certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required in the field.

• Oversee selection of proper fitting plus maintenance of protective equipment, including the use of adhesive tape, bandages, and orthoses.
• Reduce and control environmental hazards, thereby creating a safe environment.
• Advise the coaching staff of general and specific health practices, training activities and programs.
• Practice Universal Precautions (OSHA) when exposed to bodily fluids.

• Through observance of daily practices and contests, and working in the athletic training room, identify and evaluate the severity of athletic injuries.
• Evaluate acute injuries with referrals to team physician(s).
• Evaluate chronic injuries.
• Assess patient progress.
• Assess illnesses with referrals to team physician(s).
• Coordinate all team physician appointments.

• Provide emergency and first aid care and treatment of acute injuries.
• Implement athletic training staff emergency care procedures.
• Facilitate transportation logistics to expedite emergency care.
• Time permitting, provide first aid and injury referral of non‑intercollegiate and club sport participants.

• Under supervision of the team physician, administer therapeutic modalities. Design and implement injury rehabilitation programs.
• Implement a sport‑specific and injury‑specific “return to play” plan.
• Design and fit specific orthopedic devices.
• Apply therapeutic and protective bandaging and wrapping for practices and contests.

• Maintain accurate health, injury, treatment, and rehabilitation for individual athletes.
• Maintain daily treatment records and rehabilitation progress notes in consultation with full‑time sports medicine staff. Protect the athlete’s privacy.
• Maintain athletic training room facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

• Counsel and advise student athletes and coaches in rehabilitation, conditioning, diet, nutrition, use of ergogenic aids, and the psychology of athletes.

• Maintain all personal certification requirements, including CEUs for NATA certification.
• Be aware of and practice the NATA Code of Ethics.
• Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations.

• Must be able to withstand environmental conditions when working outside.
• Employee may be exposed to adhesive sprays, bodily fluids, and extremes in temperature or humidity.

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