Position Information: The Athletic Trainer position oversees the healthcare management of assigned sports, and serves as the primary point of contact between sports medicine, coaching staff, and student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer collaborates closely with team physicians, strength and conditioning staff, dietitians, and mental health professionals to develop individualized performance and injury prevention programs that optimize student-athlete health and performance. This position is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses while ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional health and safety standards. The Athletic Trainer also plays a critical role in enhancing the student-athlete experience by fostering a culture of health, safety, and performance excellence while contributing to the advancement of sports medicine services at the institution. The full salary range for the Athletic Trainer is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements: Educational Requirements (Degree - Bachelor's degree in related area. Required; Master's degree in related field. Preferred), Experience Requirements (Experience - Minimum of 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Required; Experience in a collegiate setting is preferred. Preferred), Certification Requirements (Certification - Professional certification. Required; First Aid, CPR and AED Required), Special Conditions (Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required; Travel Required; Work schedule will include evening and weekend hours. Required; Valid Drivers License Required), Minimum Requirements (Computer skills in programs relevant to job duties. Thorough skills associated with athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as of first-aid, athletic equipment, and injury assessment and treatment. Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments. Thorough knowledge of electronic medical records systems. For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards).
Additional Information: At the University of California, Riverside, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, fair, and respectful environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Description Details: Provides athletic training services to student-athletes in assigned sports, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Collaborates with team physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care. Maintains accurate medical records and documentation in accordance with legal and professional standards. Assists with the development and implementation of emergency action plans for athletic events and practices. Educates student-athletes on injury prevention, nutrition, and other health-related topics.