Assistant Athletic Trainer, Men's Soccer & Men's Tennis

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer for Men’s Soccer and Tennis is responsible for delivering comprehensive athletic training services to student-athletes. Under the guidance of the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine, this role encompasses a wide range of clinical athletic training functions, including the planning, organization, and execution of daily training activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Injury Prevention and Assessment: Proactively prevent, recognize, and evaluate athletic injuries.

• Rehabilitation Programs: Develop and implement effective preventive and rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs.

• Communication: Keep coaching staff informed about the status of injuries and treatment plans.

• Student Advising: Provide guidance to student-athletes on injury prevention and maintaining optimal physical condition.

• Regular Evaluations: Conduct regular assessments of the physical condition of student-athletes to ensure their well-being.

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Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2025, with the possibility of reappointment. 

• This position is designated as 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 may vary based on operational needs.  

• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology or related field of study or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Course work must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements.

Key Qualifications

• Current knowledge of medical supply vendors, quality, and costs. 

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, medical providers, parents, and administrative staff.

• Excellent written and verbal skills of those of a medical professional.

• Must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes and serve as a liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians, and other health professionals.

• Ability to travel to away contests.

• Experience in assigned sport at collegiate, international, and/or professional team level as a certified Athletic Trainer for two to five years beyond Bachelor’s degree, which may include a graduate assistantship is preferred.

• Proficiency with Biodex, SwimEx, and Alter-G. Proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel.

• Additional credentials of advanced study in an athletic training related subject matter.  

  • Examples are: functional evaluation/rehabilitation, instrumented or manual soft tissue mobilization, Kinesiotape, etc.

• Prior experience performing inventory, budget, and insurance duties in a sports medicine environment.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.  

• Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and first aid.  

• Must stay current with these certifications and submit proof to Sr. Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine. 

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,213 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.