Advanced Post Graduate Athletic Trainer

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. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

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. You must be an effective communicator, passionate about wellness and scholar-athleticism, skilled in injury prevention, evaluation and treatment services for intercollegiate student-athletes, and an expert in maintaining exceptional student-athlete performance. You will also build international relationships and effectively impact staff.

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

You have the opportunity to influence student-athletes to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

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.

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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. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

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. You must be an effective communicator, passionate about wellness and scholar-athleticism, skilled in injury prevention, evaluation and treatment services for intercollegiate student-athletes, and an expert in maintaining exceptional student-athlete performance. You will also build international relationships and effectively impact staff.

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

You have the opportunity to influence student-athletes to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

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

Program Outcomes :

Clinical : The APGAT will be prepared to provide advanced sports medicine practices to participants in any setting.

1. Collaborate daily with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop the most comprehensive result-oriented treatment plan for the management of athletic injuries sustained by Stanford student-athletes.
2. Develop advanced clinical assessments of musculoskeletal injury resulting from sport and exercise.
3. Develop expertise in injury prevention procedures, screenings, and tests.
4. Develop proficiency in advanced manual therapy skills and other treatments.

Education : The APGAT will identify clinical interests to pursue continuing education and will commit to the mentorship and teaching of others.

1. Collaborate with other members of the AT staff to supervise, train, and direct athletic training students for affiliated CAATE accredited programs nationwide.
2. Attend sports medicine continuing education events.
3. Commit to finding education on leadership and soft skill enhancement.
4. Attend specific continuing education courses per year that will support ongoing clinical development.

Leadership : The APGAT will be prepared to assume job responsibilities consistent with a leadership position in sports medicine upon completion of 24-month contract.

1. Learn successful management strategies in areas related to personnel, finance, and policy development.
2. Learn key administrative skills such as critical analysis and strategic planning methods to ensure successful long-term service delivery.
3. Assist in projects involving facility management, strategy implementation, and policy/procedure revision in athletic training and other Stanford departments.
4. Learn communication strategies that foster cooperative relationships with external departments and enhance community support.
5. Develop leadership qualities and leadership opportunities.

Research Opportunity (optional):

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

This research is typically conducted in alignment with the groundbreaking work of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute and the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, which has partnered with Stanford Athletics to apply cutting-edge science to unlock peak performance. Projects leverage advanced data collection and analysis to optimize athletic movement, enhance recovery protocols, and focus on injury prevention.
All research involving student-athletes is conducted under the guidance of the Student-Athlete Research Oversight Committee (SaROC), whose mission is to guide and support high-quality research while ensuring the welfare of student-athletes as research participants.

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.

The job announcement is typically posted in mid-November and remains open for a month, with the search process concluding in the mid-February.

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.

DAPER’s Integrity:

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.

Why Stanford is for you :

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

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

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/b...) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

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

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