"Advanced Post Graduate Athletic Trainer"

Job Summary

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. ... At Stanford, we don't just embrace excellence; we define it.

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

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.

Our APGAT Program is based on the following

Vision: Develop the most sought after early professional athletic trainers.
Mission: To provide advanced education, interpersonal leadership skills, and immersion in collaborative patient centered care.
Strategies: RIGHT STEP (Resilience, Innovative, Growth Mindset, Hungry, Team Player, Selflessness, Teachable, Emotional Intelligence, Partner)

Program Outcomes

Clinical, Education, Leadership detailed in the posting.

Research Opportunity (optional)

The APGAT will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of ongoing or proposed research projects. ...

How to Apply

The minimum qualifications considered for acceptance are:
• 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 to stanfordcareers.stanford.edu:
• Personal Statement (one page): Briefly describe your interest in and suitability for this position.
• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Reference List (3 references)
When submitting the required materials listed above please include them as a single attachment as a PDF with your application.
*Only fully completed applications (with four items above) will be considered for review*.

Please do not email applications. To be considered, all applications must be submitted through Stanford's Careers webpage at https://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu.

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

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

Compensation

The expected pay rate for this position is $72,930 per annum.

Additional Information

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

Posted: 19-Dec-25
Location: Stanford, California
Type: Full-time
Categories: Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 107949