Athletic Trainer Intern (5172U), Intercollegiate Athletics - 84756

Athletic Trainer Intern (5172U), Intercollegiate Athletics - 84756

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. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.

Departmental Overview

The University of California, Berkeley, is the preeminent public university in the country. We're also one of the leading employers in the San Francisco Bay Area. 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 (NCAA).

Position Summary

The Intern Athletic Trainer is a hands on position where the employee learns by doing. It involves all aspects of an intercollegiate athletics sports medicine program including providing intercollegiate athletes with injury prevention training, and evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

This position works closely with a full time ATC and learns to provide excellence service to support events on campus and while the teams are travelling. Serves as main/first point of contact between student athlete and other medical staff.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 03/17/2026.

Responsibilities

• Under guidance of senior professional(s), applies and administers first-aid to student-athletes.
• Plans, organizes and administers moderately complex prevention and treatment of athletic injuries by means of protective and therapeutic wrappings, care of athletic injuries by use of physical therapy equipment, devices and techniques.
• Assists with the development and revision of standard operating procedures and guidelines including the maintenance of the athletic training facilities and equipment, ensuring that all athletic equipment is fully operational, and making sure that training rooms are maintained according to standards.
• Enforces safety procedures.
• Reports injuries, completes appropriate reports and documentation, and maintains medical charts.
• Maintains inventory, storage and maintenance of sports medicine equipment.
• Orders and restocks clinical and clerical supplies.
• Completes mandate of High Performance Initiative ('HPI') (communication, information, integration) in all work with colleagues, including other sports medicine staff, coaches, student athletes, and support staff.
• This also includes, but is not limited to scientifically researched and best practice awareness in all job duties.
• Works in a collaborative manner to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Able to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines.
• Coordinator of Authorizations and Scheduling, b/u to Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Athletic Trainers in this area.
• Other tasks as assigned by senior professionals, manager, supervisor.
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality in sensitive matters involving athlete injuries and treatment.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of program activity and best practices.
• Problem-solving skills; multi-task, work with frequent interruptions, and effective listener.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.