About BerkeleyAt 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 OverviewInvolves providing intercollegiate athletes with injury prevention training, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.Position SummaryThe Athletic Trainer provides intercollegiate athletes with injury prevention training, 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 DateThe First Review Date for this job is June 25, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.ResponsibilitiesApplies 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.Supports 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.Reports injuries, completes appropriate documentation, and maintains medical charts.Maintains discretion and confidentiality and handles sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatment.Enforces safety procedures.Works in a collaborative manner and organizes and prioritizes work assignments, developing recommendations.Completes assignments within required timelines.Provides manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.Engages in professional development.Required QualificationsComputer skills in programs relevant to job duties.Thorough skills associated with athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as first-aid, athletic equipment, and injury assessment and treatment.Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments.Thorough knowledge of electronic medical records systems.For positions associated with Sports Medicine, maintains current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoids any and all violations of these rules and standards.Strong ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with others, including athletes, team physicians, faculty, staff and others in the athletic department.Strong skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing.Knowledge of and/or ability to learn procurement function and campus budget requirements relating to athletic equipment and supplies.Strong ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group.Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in related field and/or equivalent experience/training.Education / TrainingBachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Licenses / CertificationsProfessional certification in good standing with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.Salary & BenefitsFor information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $75,000.00 - $85,000.00. The full pay scale for this classification is $74,700.00 - $132,900.00.This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Driving RequiredRequired to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.Other InformationThis recruitment has 2 openings.This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Health Care Professionals Unit (HX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.MisconductAs a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.#J-18808-Ljbffr