Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

Fresno State Athletic Corporation

Compensation and Benefits

Hiring Salary: $5,858.67/month

This is a full-time, exempt position.

The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.

Job Summary

• Deliver a high-level of medical service including, but not limited to, coverage, prevention, assessment, referrals, treatment, and rehabilitation and safe and functional return for football student-athletes
• Supervise and train athletic training students in all aspects of therapeutic treatment, athletic training room operations, and athletic event coverage in the capacity of a clinical instructor
• Communicate the status of injured and recovering student-athletes to appropriate athletic department personnel and team physicians
• Assist in administering Pre-Participation Exams and determining readiness to participate.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with a group of multidisciplinary medical providers.
• Travel to away games with sports as needed and assigned
• Serve as a leader and mentor to new hires, students, interns, and volunteers and provide guidance related to working under pressure, time management, organization, and professionalism
• Maintain up to date electronic treatment records, injury statistics and facility paper files

Key Qualifications

• Experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level
• NATA BOC Certification
• Familiarity with NCAA best practices regarding supplements and health and safety of student-athletes
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability:
  • Work cooperatively with coaches, staff, faculty, students and members of the community
  • Appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
  • Work confidently and effectively in a high-stress environment
  • Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion
  • Perform all duties with integrity and professionalism
  • Work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends
  • Travel as required by the position

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year institution with an Athletic Training, Kinesiology or Health-related major course of study if applicant did not attend a MSAT program.
• Experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level

Application Instructions

Applications received by December 28, 2025, will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.