Head Athletic Trainer

Menlo College

Atherton, CA

Posted Date: Apr 07, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$85,000/yr
Years of Experience
5+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

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Menlo College
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Athletic Director

Conference

PacWest (DII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Sports Medicine

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Head Athletic Trainer

Reports Jointly to: Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance, Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Services
Position Type: Full-time, 11-month exempt position
Deadline: Open until filled
Salary Range : $85,000 – starting /annum, DOQ

Position Overview:

The Menlo College Athletics Department seeks applications for the position of Head Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time, 11-month, exempt position, and reports jointly to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance and Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Services. The description of responsibilities below is intended to be a descriptive but not necessarily all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

The Head Athletic Trainer is a member of the Department of Athletics and is responsible for assisting Menlo College’s intercollegiate athletics program and establishing policies and procedures that achieve the parallel goals of development of quality, competitive athletics teams and support the individual education goals of student-athletes. The Head Athletic Trainer serves as the administrator for all sports programs and assists the Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance in all phases of sports medicine for Menlo College intercollegiate athletic programs and student-athletes.

The position will abide by all the NCAA Division II, PacWest Conference, and Menlo College Athletics Department rules and regulations. Failure to follow NCAA, conference or Menlo College rules will result in my immediate dismissal from all duties.

Key Responsibilities:

The following is intended to be a descriptive but not necessarily all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

Work with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance to develop a comprehensive and proactive approach to student-athlete health and wellness.
Manage pre-participation physicals for student-athletes.
Complete daily preventive taping and treatments as necessary for all student-athletes.
Complete daily post-op treatments and rehab as necessary for all student-athletes.
Coordinate rehabilitation of injured student-athletes with Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance and team physician.
Work alongside the Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance to coordinate and discuss all athletics related injuries and how to implement a plan for both student-athlete and support staff.
Assist Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance with administrative duties, including injury and insurance tracking
Maintain current injury and treatment records.
Manage all work schedules of athletic training staff.
Coordinate with head coaches and Assistant Director of Athletics for StudentAthlete Health, Wellness and Performance on standard of care and coverage for athletic teams to include travel.
Establish and follow emergency procedures for care of student-athletes.
Work alongside other athletic trainers and assist Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance with all drug testing procedures within the department.
Work alongside the Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance to conduct regular counts of inventory levels and assist with inventory and ordering of all necessary medical supplies for the Athletic Training Room.
Work alongside the Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance to help educate the younger Athletic Training staff.

Menlo College values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) to build a culture in which everyone is valued, connected, motivated and productive. Menlo is committed to ongoing improvement of the College’s culture and overall environment. It pursues that goal by promoting a sense of belonging, demonstrating respect, enhancing everyone’s experience on campus and making a difference in the larger community. Menlo is designated by the federal government as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution(AANAPISI). More than half of the College’s population identifies as non-white and almost 30% identify as first-generation students.

Accountability

Accountable for assisting in the overall management of the Athletic Training program, including administrative duties and the care and prevention of injuries. Accountable for assisting in the overall collaboration of the Athletics Department, including administrative duties, specifically the mission, vision, goals and objectives. The Head Athletic Trainer must abide by all applicable NCAA, athletic conference (PacWest), and Menlo College Athletics Department rules and regulations.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in related field.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as written and oral communication skills.
First aid, CPR and AED certification.
Current NATA certification.
Available and able to travel with teams, which may include being a designated driver.
At least five years of experience in athletic training is required, preferably at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) level.
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, student-athlete eligibility, and related functions.
Demonstrated experience overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of an athletics department.
A dedication to the success of student-athletes in their academic and athletic endeavors, and a commitment to integrity, general equity, and diversity.
Demonstrated experience to supervise, direct, and manage others effectively.
Ability to work with other professionals across campus.
Ability to work non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends.

About Menlo College

Menlo College is a tight-knit community of exceptional, involved people. Faculty members teach and mentor from their perspectives as scholars, entrepreneurs, managers, and community leaders. A non-profit, four-year school, Menlo College attracts students from all over the world, young adults who are committed to learning, playing intercollegiate sports, starting and leading organizations, and volunteering in the community. In support of experiential learning, all business majors at Menlo College are required to complete a 6-unit internship prior to graduation. Psychology majors are also strongly encouraged to complete a for-credit internship. The Menlo College Internship Program is designed to help students apply the knowledge and skills they gain in the classroom to professional settings. Menlo’s internship program was deemed the most innovative in the state of California in 2019. Athletics features prominently at Menlo, with more than 50% of students participating as varsity athletes, and yet more students engaged in athletics through club, intramural, and recreation sports. The Department of Athletics strives to complement the Menlo College experience by developing future leaders through its intercollegiate athletics program. Talented and driven coaching and support staff recruit student-athletes who display leadership skills, strong character, a commitment to academics and a high level of athletic skill. With quality programs, the department is a source of pride for the College and the surrounding community; in the most recently-completed full season, we recorded six team conference titles, two national team titles, nine individual national championships, and 21 All Conference awardees — the best year in the College’s 96-year history. We expect better years to still be ahead. Athletics at Menlo College reflects our commitment to providing an equitable, supportive and diverse environment that will teach student-athletes to compete with integrity and sportsmanship, act responsibly and take on leadership roles on their teams, in the classroom, on the College campus and in the community. The campus is located 30 miles south of San Francisco, in the heart of Silicon Valley –one of the world’s most entrepreneurial and innovative locations. Silicon Valley is renowned as an innovation incubator overflowing with opportunities for experience- based learning.

In recognition of the quality of Menlo’s program, the College was named “Best in the West” by The Princeton Review in their most recent ratings, a recognition that has been earned for more than ten uninterrupted years. AffordableCollegesOnline.org (AC Online) brought additional recognition to the quality of the Menlo College experience when they named Menlo as one of the 4-year colleges in California with the best lifetime return on investment (ROI). For more about Menlo College, please visit www.menlo.edu.

Application Process

Please apply with a cover letter and current resume. Submission of all application materials in an electronic format is highly encouraged. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please email materials to:

Menlo College

Attn: Human Resources Department
1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301
or via email to hr@www.menlo.edu

Menlo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a background check, as well as clearance annually for the operation of a motor vehicle on behalf of Menlo College

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