Pepperdine University·Malibu, California
Responsible for the preventive injury program and the treatment and care of athletic injuries for all intercollegiate sports. Collaborates with coaches and the Director of Athletic Training to manage training facilities and ensure student-athlete safety.
Pepperdine University's Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the preventive injury program as well as the treatment and care of athletic injures for all intercollegiate sports within the University. This person is to be personally and professionally in harmony with the mission of Pepperdine University.
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Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
2-5 years of experience working at the collegiate level.
Certified member in good standing of the National Athletic Training Association.
Capable of working both independently and as a team member, results-oriented, self-starter, and proactive.
Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
Ability to work effectively with external constituents.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal constituents, particularly senior staff, coaching staff, and other appropriate University staff.
Experience using database management systems and other common office computer applications, including word-processing, spreadsheet, email, and browser applications.
This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.
Expected Pay Rate: $70,304 per year
The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package [https://www.pepperdine.edu/hr/why-work/].
Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.
Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.
Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and certification from the National Athletic Training Association. Candidates must have 2-5 years of experience working at the collegiate level.
Market context
Assistant Athletic Trainer roles in California are often competitive because colleges and universities look for candidates with CAATE-accredited MSAT preparation, NATABOC certification, and campus-based experience. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the essentials faster. If you’re applying, confirm your certification status and highlight any one-year-plus collegiate athletic training experience in your materials.