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
- Resilience
- Innovative
- Growth Mindset
- Hungry
- Team Player
- Selflessness
- Teachable
- Emotional Intelligence
- Partner
Program Outcomes:
Clinical: The APGAT will be prepared to provide advanced sports medicine practices to participants in any setting.
- 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.
- Develop advanced clinical assessments of musculoskeletal injury resulting from sport and exercise.
- Develop expertise in injury prevention procedures, screenings, and tests.
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.
- Collaborate with other members of the AT staff to supervise, train, and direct athletic training students for affiliated CAATE accredited programs nationwide.
- Attend sports medicine continuing education events.
- Commit to finding education on leadership and soft skill enhancement.
- 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.
- Learn successful management strategies in areas related to personnel, finance, and policy development.
- Learn key administrative skills such as critical analysis and strategic planning methods to ensure successful long-term service delivery.
- Assist in projects involving facility management, strategy implementation, and policy/procedure revision in athletic training and other Stanford departments.
- Learn communication strategies that foster cooperative relationships with external departments and enhance community support.
- 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/benefits-rewards) 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.
