"Advanced Post Graduate Athletic Trainer"

Job Summary

• DATE POSTED: 1 day ago
• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 7201
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: E
• Requisition ID: 107949
• Work Arrangement: On Site

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 138 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

DAPER and the Department of Athletic Training is seeking an Advanced Post-Graduate Athletic Trainer “APGAT”. Reporting to the Director of Athletic Training, you will be working cohesively and collaboratively with coaches, clinicians, researchers and world-renowned physicians to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes. You must be an effective communicator, passionate about wellness and scholar-athleticism, skilled in injury prevention, evaluation and treatment services for intercollegiate student-athletes, and an expert in maintaining exceptional student-athlete performance. You will also build international relationships and effectively impact staff.

The APGAT position is a two-year non-renewable contract with assignments are TBD.

You have the opportunity to influence student-athletes to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

APGAT Areas of Development

1. To equip the APGAT with the administrative skills necessary to immediately assume a leadership position upon program completion.
2. To provide superior, hands-on orthopedic sports medicine training from some of the most highly regarded clinicians.
3. To ensure advanced skill development through a committed approach to the finest, most recent medical practices in the field of sports medicine.
4. To optimize communication among a multidisciplinary healthcare model and thrive as part of a larger team atmosphere.
5. To facilitate participation in clinical research studies and testing protocols designed to prevent injuries, enhance athletic performance, and advance the field of sports medicine.

Your responsibilities will include

• Deliver a high-level of medical services including, but not limited to: prevention, assessment, referrals, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for student-athletes.
• Ensure emergency readiness at all sanctioned practices and events.
• Maintain student-athlete compliance with team physician treatment guidelines.
• Assure confidentiality of student-athlete medical records.
• Provide effective written and oral communication between student-athletes, coaches, sports performance staff, administrators, as well as, the multidisciplinary medical team regarding the status and progress of student-athletes.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant parties.
• Provide leadership in assigned administrative areas.
• Travel, evening and weekend work is expected.
• Collaborate with researchers involved with Stanford University.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to, DAPER, NCAA, Conference, and Stanford Hospital/Clinics policies.
• Serve as a host athletic trainer during NCAA post-season event(s) annually.
• Attend specific continuing education courses annually that will support ongoing clinical and professional development.
• Collaborate with program managers, administrators, key stakeholders, and other departments at Stanford University.

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following qualifications

• Master's degree in athletic training or related field as a Certified Athletic Trainer
• Prior experience working in Collegiate/University setting (GA & ELM immersion experience included)
• Ability to work long hours with irregular schedules.
• Ability to engage in physically demanding, manual tasks.
• Experience interacting and communicating effectively with coaches and medical personnel.

Minimum qualifications considered for acceptance

• Current BOC certification (or eligible for March/April exam)
• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification

The following materials are required when applying: Personal Statement (one page), Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Reference List (3 references). Submit as a single PDF attachment.

This is a 2-year term position with full benefits. The start date is July 6, 2026, ending June 30, 2028.

If you have any questions, please contact Tomoo Yamada at tomooy@stanford.edu.

Expected pay rate: $72,930 per annum.