Job No. 551738 Head Athletic Trainer

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Head Athletic Trainer

UNION CODE: R02

TEMPORARY END DATE: This position is temporary and ends on or before June 30, 2026. Any continuation beyond June 30, 2026 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $5,363 - $6,667

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $5,363 - $10,351

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by October 2, 2025 ; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the development, organization, and administration of the sports medicine program, including providing lead work direction to other trainers. When injuries occur, the Head Athletic Trainer serves as a first responder by recognizing and evaluating the injuries, and subsequently developing treatment and rehabilitation programs, incorporating the appropriate therapeutic modalities and use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment. With additional supervision from the Director of Student Health Services, the Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for overseeing the AAAHC accreditations components of the sports medicine department as well as developing onboarding training regarding charting, peer review and other components of accreditation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead Work
Provide lead direction to other athletic trainers, including assisting in employee selection, scheduling, and assigning of work, reviewing work of other Athletic Trainers, and providing input for performance evaluations. Provide expertise in athletic training services to all sports teams and coaches within athletic training rooms, home games, away games, and practices. Assign athletic trainers to ensure needed coverage for practices, home events, and team travel. Coordinate temporary athletic training staff scheduling. Develop and recommend program policies and procedures to athletics administration, ensuring compliance with provisions of the NCAA, OSHA, and HIPAA. Oversee the maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment. Coordinate with Director of Athletics on development of Sports Medicine budget.
Injury Treatment/Rehabilitation
Prevent, recognize, and assess athletic injuries. Develop, administer, and implement preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments in accordance with physician orders including, but not limited to, heat, cold, light, sound, electricity and rehabilitation and exercise equipment and apply bandages, tapes, and braces to prevent and treat injuries. Monitor rehabilitation plans and progress. Assist with and assign student-athletes for therapy as needed. Coordinate athletic training programs. Create and coordinate drug prevention programs and drug testing requirements for student-athletes. Assist coaches in designing and implementing conditioning programs and rehabilitation programs. Coordinate student-athlete doctor’s appointments as needed. Consult with physicians on injuries and treatment plans and coordinate with coaching staff.
Administrative Duties
Monitor, review, and verify injury reports and medical records and take appropriate action as required. Ensure proper maintenance and confidentiality of all medical records and follow insurance processing and procedures. Maintain insurance records. Monitor and verify insurance billings and advise athletic administration on all major injuries and treatment not covered by student-athlete’s insurance. Assist administrative support staff with claim submission, tracking, and reconciliation. Refer student-athletes to medical specialists as needed, ensuring the student has necessary insurance documentation to support insurance claims and processing. Coordinate annual physicals and health clearance for incoming student athletes. Accreditation (AAAHC) Work:

• Participate and assist in quarterly peer review.
• Participate and assist in the credentialing and privileging process for sports medicine trainers.
• Participate and assist as a member of the QMIC/RM Committee.
• Policy development assistance: review and provide input for all sports medicine policies, ensuring compliance with provisions of the applicable national collegiate athletic association, OSHA and HIPAA.

Administrative duties for Student Health Services:

• Attend monthly staff meeting to report on any sports medicine concerns/items and relay any important information back to the trainers.
• Attend and provide items for the agenda for the monthly meeting with the SHS Director.
• Point and Click Liaison (PNC) for Athletics: responsible for meeting with SHS Director and EMR provider to make any changes to chart note templates.
• Train new sports medicine hires concerning EMR charting process, charting standards, peer review scoring

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology and equivalent to three (3) to four (4) years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer with progressive responsibility, including at least one (1) year in a lead capacity with some responsibility for program administration and experience at the college level. A combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

LICENSES - Posses and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer. CPR/AED certified. Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Please attach your certifications to your application.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) -

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Advanced proficiency in the skills and abilities of an Athletic Trainer including evaluating injuries and their severity, developing conditioning and rehabilitation programs, and managing and treating injuries.
• Ability to use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries.
• Ability to 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 and work in an environment with competing priorities.
• Knowledge of applicable CSU polies and procedures, state and federal laws, and NCAA polices and procedures as it relates to Athletic Training.
• Ability to exhibit the organizational and administrative abilities necessary to develop and coordinate a sports medicine program.
• Ability to establish program priorities and provide lead work direction and training to other Athletic Trainers.
• Ability to promote teamwork to optimize effectiveness and develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.
• Ability to ensure rehabilitation objectives are achieved and medical records are secured as confidential, accurate, and complete, and ensure accurate maintenance of insurance records and billings.
• Ability to assist with the development and monitoring of Sports Medicine budget.
• Ability to follow 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 of Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood borne pathogens; maintaining medical records, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards; and following insurance procedures.
• Ability to comply with HIPAA to effectively communicate high level and sensitive medical information.
• Skill in providing daily lead direction to other Athletic Training staff.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Required to travel with teams to competitions as directed.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional• development.
• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in athletic training.
• NSCA-CSCS recommended.
• Experience working as an Athletic Trainer at the NCAA Division I level.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: MEDIUM WORK - up to 40% of the activities involve sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling or walking; lifting heavy weight objects limited to 50 pounds; may involve pushing and pulling objects within the weight limits.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Is exposed to excessive noise
• Is around moving machinery
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity. Work may be performed in varying conditions, indoors, and/or outdoors.
• Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, or radiation, microwave
• Drives motorized equipment
• Other: Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and hazardous materials.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION: It shall be the policy of the CSU in filling vacant CSUEU bargaining Units 2, 5, 7 & 9 positions to fill such vacancies from among qualified individuals currently employed on-campus except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet campus workforce diversity goals or to provide specialized skills and abilities that are not available from current employees.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) 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.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: General: The person holding this position is considered a general 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 July 21, 2017.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU Bakersfield provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU Bakersfield complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

The CSU Bakersfield is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSU Bakersfield, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Advertised: Sep 18 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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• California State University (CSU) Bakersfield

• (661) 654-2266

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