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As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

This is a part-time temporary, non benefit-based position with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2026. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer-Part time is responsible for specific aspects of health care in the athletic environment. This includes prevention of athletic injuries; recognition and evaluation of injuries; management, treatment, and disposition of athletic injuries; assisting with rehabilitation of athletic injuries; limited organization and administration; and education and counseling of athletes, as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). This position must maintain appropriate certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prevention:

• Oversee selection of proper fitting plus maintenance of protective equipment, including the use of adhesive tape, bandages, and orthoses.
• Reduce and control environmental hazards, thereby creating a safe environment.
• Advise the coaching staff of general and specific health practices, training activities and programs.
• Practice Universal Precautions (OSHA) when exposed to bodily fluids.

Recognition and Evaluation:

• Through observance of daily practices and contests, and working in the athletic training room, identify and evaluate the severity of athletic injuries.
• Evaluate acute injuries with referrals to team physician(s).
• Evaluate chronic injuries.
• Assess patient progress.
• Assess illnesses with referrals to team physician(s).
• Coordinate all team physician appointments.

Management and Treatment:

• Provide emergency and first aid care and treatment of acute injuries.
• Implement athletic training staff emergency care procedures.
• Facilitate transportation logistics to expedite emergency care.
• Time permitting, provide first aid and injury referral of non-intercollegiate and club sport participants.

Rehabilitation:

• Under supervision of the team physician, administer therapeutic modalities. Design and implement injury rehabilitation programs.
• Implement a sport-specific and injury-specific “return to play” plan.
• Design and fit specific orthopedic devices.
• Apply therapeutic and protective bandaging and wrapping for practices and contests.

Organization and Administration:

• Maintain accurate health, injury, treatment, and rehabilitation for individual athletes.
• Maintain daily treatment records and rehabilitation progress notes in consultation with full-time sports medicine staff. Protect the athlete’s privacy.
• Maintain athletic training room facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Education and Counseling:

• Counsel and advise student athletes and coaches in rehabilitation, conditioning, diet, nutrition, use of ergogenic aids, and the psychology of athletes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain all personal certification requirements, including CEUs for NATA certification.
• Be aware of and practice the NATA Code of Ethics.
• Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to withstand environmental conditions when working outside.
• Employee may be exposed to adhesive sprays, bodily fluids, and extremes in temperature or humidity.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations below.
• Ability to use specialized equipment below.

Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Basic supervisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and work with a broad range of people using tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and employees as required by University policy, FERPA, HIPAA, and the Buckley Amendment, as amended. 
• Comprehensive working knowledge of all Athletics and Sports Medicine departmental policies and procedures, as well as understanding and adherence to external governing agencies’ regulations and requirements. 
• Excellent skills in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified below.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• NATA Certification (ATC).
• American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification.
• California driver’s license required within six weeks of hire.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Personal computer, various software applications, general office equipment.
• Use and application of rehabilitation modalities, e.g. whirlpools, hydrocollator, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, Continuous Passive Motion.
• Use and application of evaluation tools, e.g. goniometers, thermometers, sphygmanometers, KT1000.
• Use and application of rehabilitation equipment, e.g. weights, bicycle, shuttles, physioballs, proprioception equipment, etc.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

$50.00 - $55.00 per hour

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

20 Hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled

Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.