About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual,…
economic, and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice.
Departmental Overview
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 student-athletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association.
Position Summary
The Athletic Trainer provides intercollegiate athletes with injury prevention training, and evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This position functions as an experienced professional who applies theory to practice with an in-depth understanding of the professional field. The Athletic Trainer independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function, analyzes problems of diverse scope, and determines solutions using seasoned skills and a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is June 25, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.
Responsibilities
- Applies professional concepts to deliver comprehensive, individualized and effective training to optimize athletic performance, prevent injuries and provide rehabilitation for chronic and acute injuries and conditions.
- Utilizes treatment plans incorporating a full range of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques.
- Screens and refers injured athletes to athletic team physician or other medical services.
- Sport Team Travel.
- Provides moderate to complex rehabilitation of athletic injuries through the use of various therapeutic exercise programs.
- May maintain athletic training facilities and equipment, ensuring all athletic equipment is fully operational and training rooms are maintained according to standards.
- Report injuries, complete appropriate documentation, and maintain medical charts.
- Maintains discretion and confidentiality and handle sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatment.
- Enforces safety procedures.
- Works in a collaborative manner and to organize and prioritize work assignments and develop recommendations.
- Able to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines.
- Provides manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.
- Other, including professional development.