Fresno State·Fresno, California
The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine assists in delivering healthcare to student-athletes, including injury prevention, emergency preparedness, and rehabilitation. They are also responsible for supervising graduate athletic training students and certified interns.
Assistant Director of Sports Medicine Fresno State Athletic Corporation
Compensation and Benefits
The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found here [https://auxiliary.fresnostate.edu/association/hr/association-benefits.html] (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.
Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, the Assistant/Associate Directors of Sports Medicine assist with implementing and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment with a focus on the delivery of healthcare to student-athletes, tracking prevention of injuries, emergency medical preparedness, progressive management of injuries, and rehabilitation under established protocols. The Athletic Training position will be responsible for supervising graduate athletic training students and certified athletic training interns in professional preparation positions.
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Applications received by May 8, 2026, will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.
Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.
California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.
Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest/], it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu [hr@csufresno.edu].
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.
Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.
Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a health-related field and possess NATA BOC certification. Previous experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level is required.
Market context
In California, assistant director sports medicine roles are often competitive because schools and athletic programs look for candidates who combine clinical athletic training credentials with collegiate-level experience. For this role, a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a health-related field plus NATA BOC certification are required, and the benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, and sick time. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before applying.
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