Assistant Athletic Trainer

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$4,213 - $8,130 a month
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Full-time
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Weekends as needed

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Monday to Friday
 
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Assistant Athletic Trainer
California State University (CSU) Northridge
Los Angeles, California 91330 United States
Posted: Sep 06, 2025
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For information about CSUN Athletics, visit our website at: www.gomatadors.com

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Assistant Athletic Trainer will work under the guidance and supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Health & Wellness, Director of Athletics and Team Physicians. Assists in the operation of the Sports Medicine Department within the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. The Assistant Athletic Trainer plays a vital role in ensuring student-athlete well-being by delivering comprehensive care and maintaining accurate medical records.
Responsibilities include all aspects of screening, prevention and care of sports related injuries and conditions.
Ability to demonstrate expertise in making clinical judgements regarding injuries, treatment, and functional progression. Develop and administer rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. Provide direct athletic training coverage of athletic practices and contests, including evening and weekend assignments as assigned.
Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with student-athletes and serve as a liaison among student-athletes, coaches, parents, physicians, and other health professionals.
Assist in all aspects of prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for approximately 370 student-athletes. Develop and administer rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. May attend practices and athletic events and provide emergency medical coverage to student-athletes. Travel with sports teams to away competitions as needed.
Maintain updated files and accurate medical records of the following: athletic injuries, medical insurance, medical history, injury referrals, conditioning programs, schedules, and other necessary data.
Coordinate clinical and physician appointments between athlete and SHC or outside referral. Inform coaching staff and other healthcare professionals regarding injury status and treatment plans. Daily control of infection and sanitation of the training room by cleaning and disinfecting all equipment, floors, and tables.
Maintain an effective inventory control system for all supplies and equipment.
Assist in the development and instruction for Kinesiology Athletic Education Program students.


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Qualifications
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology, or related field of study, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Coursework must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements. Master's degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology, or related field of study, preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer, preferred.
Athletic training experience with both women’s and men’s teams and classroom or clinical teaching experience in an accredited undergraduate curriculum, desired.
Classroom or clinical teaching experience in an accredited undergraduate curriculum preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS: Current NATABOC Certification; current CPR with AED Certifications.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of athletic training principles, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as emergency medical procedures for student-athletes.
Skilled in developing and administering individualized rehabilitation and conditioning programs to support recovery and safe return-to-play.
Ability to provide effective medical coverage during practices, competitions, and travel, responding quickly to emergencies and collaborating with coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Proficiency in maintaining accurate, detailed, and organized records of injuries, treatments, referrals, and conditioning programs using electronic and paper-based systems.
Ability to safeguard sensitive medical information while ensuring timely updates and accessibility for authorized staff, healthcare providers, and administrators.


Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
Classification: Athletic Trainer I / 8180 / grade I
The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4706 - $4757 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4213 - $8130 per month.
HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.


General Information
Applications received through September 19, 2025, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position may be 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.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University 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 and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.


Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ****** orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Sep 05 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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