Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of California Santa Barbara

Job Posting Details
(External)

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

Position Number: 40028280 and
40034654

Payroll Title: ATH TRAINER 3

Job Code: 005306

Job
Open Date: 7/14/2026

Application Review Begins: 07/29/2026

Department Code
(Name): ATHL (ATHLETICS)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name):
HX – Health Care Professionals

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program):
PSS

Salary Grade: 129

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the
University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $71,600 to $99,500/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate
qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the
University. The full salary range for this position is $71,600 to $127,400/year.

Work Location:
Intercollegiate Athletics – 1001

Working Days and Hours: Monday – Sunday as needed.

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable:
N/A

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover
letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is located on
the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the top-10 public universities in the nation and is a member of the prestigious Association of American
Universities. The UCSB Athletics Department includes 20 intercollegiate sports teams and 450 student-athletes that compete for championships
in the Big West Conference and at the NCAA Division 1 level. The Gauchos have won a record 10 Big West Conference Commissioner’s Cups
representing the league’s all-sports champion.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this
vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a
great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at
UC

Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Experienced professional supervising, coordinating and
administering all activities related to sports medicine and the Harry Callihan Athletic Training Room. Responsible for the prevention, care,
evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries with emphasis on overseeing medical treatment and post injury return to play protocols for all
intercollegiate athletic programs. Also, responsible for administrative duties as detailed below and use of strong verbal and written
communication. Responsible for keeping accurate documentation and medical records in accordance with applicable federal, state, university
and NCAA regulations and bylaws. Be knowledgeable of, and comply with NCAA, Big West and MSPF Conferences, and University rules, policies
and regulations applicable to the performance of this position.

Qualifications:

• Has in-depth
  understanding of the Athletic trainer profession and can independently perform responsibilities of the functions listed.
• Strong
  skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of campus procurement functions and requirements relating to
  athletic training room equipment and supplies.
• Strong ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with coaches, student
  athletes, team physician, medical specialists, faculty, staff and others as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain discretion and
  confidentiality in handling sensitive matter involving athletic injuries and treatments.
• Strong ability to analyze problems and
  determine solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Collegiate Training Room
  experience
• Professional Certification
• CPR/AED Certification

  Special Conditions of
  Employment:

• Maintain Certified Athletic Trainer status by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Must be in good
  standing with the NATA and the Board of Certification for athletic trainers. Attend team practices, home games, and travel with assigned
  teams to both instate and out-of-state competitions as required. Willingness to work long hours as needed during peak times of
  year.
• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
• Satisfactory
  criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure
Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to
disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they
committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct”
means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited
to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the
employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and
Percentages of Time:

• 35% Treatment of Injuries – Applies professional concepts to provide the full range of prevention,
  treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
  1. Initiates and determines the nature, scope, and/or extent of the injury or illness of any intercollegiate athlete. 2. Initiates medical
  care of athletic illness and injury. 3. Refers and follows-up on injury referral to team physician and consulting physicians. 4. Administers
  treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries prescribed by team physician and consulting physicians. 5. Application and usage of all
  therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation techniques/exercise equipment. 6. Applies prophylactic bandages, tape, and braces before all
  practices and games in an attempt to prevent further injury to the athletes. 7. Advises coaches in the development and implementation of
  training and conditioning programs for all teams, and the reconditioning of injured athletes. 8. Advises coaches and athletes on guidelines
  of specific health situations.
• 25% Training Room Operations – 1. Maintains accurate medical records and files. 2. Prepares and
  reviews insurance information and claims. 3. Determines training, medical supplies and equipment needs for the ATR. 4. Maintains accurate
  inventory of all supplies and equipment. 5. Participates in daily infection and sanitation control of the ATR by cleaning and disinfecting
  all equipment, floors, and tables. 6. Maintains all medical, exercise, and training room equipment. 7. Maintains compliance and
  certification status records of staff and coaches for First Aid responders with training in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and
  automated external defibrillator (AED). 8. Coordinate the scheduling of certification courses for ICA staff as needed. 9. Serves as the
  liaison and coordinator of ICA Training Room services to sports camps (UCSB and privately sponsored. 10. Enforces ATR safety
  procedures.
• 15% Coordination of Services – Works in collaboration with campus Student Health Services (SHS), Team Physician, and the
  Department of Intercollegiate Athletic Training Room. 1. Assists with pre-participation physicals for all student athletes to determine if
  they are physically/mentally able to compete. 2. Coordinates clinical and physician appointments between athlete and SHS or an outside
  referral. 3. Provides a referral system for counseling and guidance services to all athletes for medical and non-medical problems.
  Coordinate guest lectures on specific health issues for athletes. 4. Responsible for communication with all necessary parties regarding
  student athlete injury status, rehabilitation status and modification to activities.
• 10% Athletic Training Internship Program –
  Directs and administers the training program and supervises and instructs graduate assistants and athletic training student interns: 1.
  Coordinates training room activities during treatment, practices, and games/meets. 2. Provides an educational experience for athletic
  training interns. 3. Teaches in association with the development of the athletic training internship.
• 15% Other – Maintain current
  status as a Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Complete necessary requirements of continuing
  education units to maintain current certified status by attending workshops, symposiums, lectures, meetings, conventions, and etc. to stay
  abreast of current trends. Maintain professional conduct at all times. Perform additional teaching duties and assignments with other campus
  departments. Conduct workshops and lectures for interested University and community groups. Complete all UCSB mandated training and
  awareness courses. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate A.D. – Sports Medicine and the Director of Athletics.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the
University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As
a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable
Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a
Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this
paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more
information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations – https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a
University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare
Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is
not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or
federal law.

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