The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Associate Athletic Trainer – Football / Head Football Athletic Trainer. This is a contract, full-time position with a targeted annual salary range of $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan. Under the supervision of the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Medicine – Football, coordinate, at a high level, athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation to UCLA student-athletes. Organize injury prevention programs. Share responsibility of Athletic Training services for Football and student-athletes. This position will be assigned specific coverage for Football and/or other sports as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine –Football and/or Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine. Specific coverage will be determined upon review of applications. Athletic Training services to include: coordination of physical exams for team, evaluation, treatment and documentation of injuries, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, and supervise and counsel sports medicine student interns assigned to practice and game coverage. Communicate and document athletes' progress to athletic training staff, physicians, conditioning staff and coaches. Maintain written and computerized documentation on all athletes' injuries, treatments and rehabilitation. Refer injured athletes to UCLA team physicians as appropriate. Administrative and other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.
All applicants should demonstrate the following abilities: Education and relevant experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; Master’s Degree preferred; Previous NCAA Division I experience is preferred; Previous experience with NCAA Division 1 Football, Professional Football or other contact sport preferred; Certified as an Athletic Trainer in good standing with the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification); Must be CPR/AED certified; Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics as related to musculoskeletal athletic injuries of the peripheral joints and spine; Ability to perform clinical and sideline evaluation of injury and provide immediate management, as well as design and implement basic treatment programs; Ability to operate therapeutic modalities and exercise equipment; Ability to write and maintain accurate and concise evaluations and treatment records; Working knowledge and basic skill in therapeutic exercise techniques and functional progression programs; Working knowledge and basic skill in application of peripheral joint/soft tissue techniques, protective wraps, tape, and bracing devices; Ability to communicate with and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Staff, Physicians, Coaches, Student-Athletes, and outside vendors through clear and concise correspondence and reports; Working knowledge of common systemic illnesses and management which may interfere with athletic participation; Demonstrated skill in progressing athletes' rehabilitation programs independently or in consultation with Staff Physical Therapist or Team Physicians; Ability to perform under difficult situations and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility; Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems: Skills necessary to perform tasks with speed and accuracy with Microsoft Office applications and Smartabase Injury Tracking Software; Knowledge of Departmental, University, BIG 10, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations are preferred.
Expressions of interest must be received by 8:59pm on January 20th, 2026. All applicants must submit their cover letter, resume and references.
*Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics.
As 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.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
