Assistant Athletic Trainer/Chaperone

San Diego State University is seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Athletic Trainer/Chaperone to join our team under the general supervision of Senior Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine. This role involves delivering comprehensive clinical athletic training services to our student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Athletic Training Services: Plan, organize, and deliver daily athletic training services to students involved in athletics, ensuring their health and safety.

• Injury Prevention and Assessment: Prevent, recognize, and assess athletic injuries, providing immediate care and evaluation.

• Rehabilitation Programs: Develop and implement preventive and rehabilitation programs tailored to treat athletic injuries.

• Communication and Coordination: Keep coaching staff informed on the status of injuries and treatment plans, advising students on injury prevention and maintaining their physical condition.

• Regular Evaluation: Regularly evaluate the physical condition of student-athletes, providing guidance and support to maintain peak performance.

If you are passionate about supporting student-athletes and ensuring their well-being through expert athletic training services, we encourage you to apply.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 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. (Ability to travel to away contests)

• 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

• Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity; develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries; use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries; determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals; recognize life threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid; use a computer to perform medical, insurance, and other recordkeeping functions; and work in an environment with competing priorities. 

• 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. 

• 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.

• Proficiency with Biodex, SwimEx, and Alter-G.

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

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

• Two years of full-time experience as a certified athletic trainer in intercollegiate athletics, chronic injuries or lower body sports; in particular, with Track & Field is preferred.

• Master’s degree in a sports-medicine related area is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

• Ability to obtain SDSU Defensive Driving within one month of hire.

• Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,424 per month.