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California State University
Athletic Trainer
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What they do
An Athletic Trainer treats injuries and provides training to minimize the risk of injury for athletes and people playing sports. Responds when an athlete is injured on the field. Works for schools or colleges, for professional sports teams, or in physicians' offices.
$67,565 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Job no: 559181 Work type:
Staff Location:
StanislausTurlock Categories:
Unit 2- CSUEU
- Health Care Support, Athletics, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Position Summary Full-time position available on or after September 8, 2026, for Athletics.
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.Experience :
Equivalent to two years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment. Preferred Qualifications Minimum two (2) years of experience (as a certified athletic trainer) in a high school or Intercollegiate Athletics or related experience. Bachelor's degree in athletic training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Physical Education, or a related field. Candidates certified as Athletic Trainers after 2022 are required to have completed a master's degree to obtain Board of Certification (BOC) certification. Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting. Experience providing athletic training services to both women's and men's intercollegiate athletic teams. Experience providing athletic training services within an NCAA collegiate athletics program. Experience developing and implementing rehabilitation programs for student-athletes participating in multiple sports. Experience coordinating care with physicians and healthcare providers, including referrals, diagnostic testing, and return-to-play recommendations. Experience utilizing electronic medical record systems to maintain injury, treatment, rehabilitation, and insurance-related documentation. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities General knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment and rehabilitation. Knowledge of full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis. Knowledge of other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage. Knowledge effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment; rules, regulations, and guidelines established by the campuses' governing national collegiate athletic associations (e.g., National Collegiate Athletics Association or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) pertaining to student athletes, their training, sports medicine care, and health and safety. Knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood borne pathogens; maintaining medical records, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards; Knowledge of following insurance procedures. Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity. Ability to 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. Ability to recognize life threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid. Ability to use a computer to perform medical, insurance and other recordkeeping functions. Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities. Ability to demonstrate full-to-advanced proficiency in the skills and abilities of the Athletic Trainer I. Ability demonstrates the leadership, organizational, and administrative skills involved in coordinating an athletic training and sports medicine program. A background check (which may include: fingerprinting, checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with the CSU. License or Certifications Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer. May require a valid California driver's license. Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary Range Anticipated starting salary will be $4,908 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full range Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full $4,908 (step 1). Compensation & Benefits Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit:
2)Benefits Summary:
CSU Employee Benefit Summary 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 "" 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 89521Requirements:
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.