Stanislaus State·Turlock, California
The incumbent is responsible for evaluating athletic injuries, developing treatment and rehabilitation plans, and providing emergency medical coverage for student-athletes. They also coordinate athletic healthcare services, maintain medical records, and serve as a liaison between athletes, coaches, and physicians.
Position Summary
Full-time position available on or after September 8, 2026, for Athletics. This position’s responsibilities are carried out independently under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for making clinical judgments regarding athletic injuries and treatment plans and performing the full range of athletic training services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency medical care for student-athletes. The position develops and administers rehabilitation programs, coordinates athletic healthcare services and training room operations, and maintains medical, injury, and insurance-related records. The incumbent provides direction and training to athletic training interns, student assistants, and less experienced athletic trainers and serves as a liaison among student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Job Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
Evaluates athletic injuries and illnesses and develops treatment and rehabilitation plans for student-athletes.
Administers therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation exercises, taping, bracing, and other injury prevention and treatment techniques.
Monitors rehabilitation progress and modifies treatment plans based on clinical assessment and physician recommendations.
Provides emergency medical coverage for practices, competitions, and special events.
Travels with assigned teams to provide athletic training services and injury management during competition.
Determines participation status and return-to-play progression in consultation with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Maintains medical records, injury reports, treatment documentation, insurance information, and related athletic healthcare records.
Coordinates physician appointments, specialist referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care for student-athletes.
Communicates injury status, treatment plans, rehabilitation progress, and participation restrictions with coaches and healthcare providers.
Serves as a liaison between student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding athletic healthcare needs.
Ensures medical documentation is maintained in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
Assists in coordinating daily Sports Medicine Clinic operations, including treatment schedules, athletic training room coverage, and clinical workflows.
Monitors inventory levels and assists with ordering, maintaining, and replacing medical supplies and equipment.
Assists in the development and implementation of sports medicine programs, procedures, and services.
Provides guidance, instruction, and training to athletic training interns, student assistants, and less experienced athletic trainers.
Assists in coordinating athletic training coverage for practices, competitions, camps, and special events.
Participates in departmental and sports medicine initiatives to support the health and safety of student-athletes.
May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to this classification.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: 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.
2) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary [https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf]
How to Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
Application Deadline
August 14, 2026; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER August 17, 2026 (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
Background Clearance Notice
Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Additional Information
Campus & Area California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts. Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. Clery Act Disclosure Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at []. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382. Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment. Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form []. CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in athletic training or a related field and have at least two years of experience as a certified athletic trainer. A valid Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer is required.
The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Market context
In California, athletic trainer openings are often tied to school athletics, sports medicine programs, and rehab settings, with employers looking for candidates who can support injury prevention, evaluation, and return-to-play care. These roles are competitive because a current ATC credential and prior high school or college experience are often preferred, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you meet the credentialing standard, tailor your application to show sideline coverage, communication with coaches, and experience managing athlete care.