Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Athletics Health Care Administrator
(Administrator II)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated hiring salary is $100,000 - $120,000 per year and is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Deputy Athletic Director and a Chief Medical Officer, the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine / Athletics Health Care Administrator is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, and Strength & Conditioning (Sports Performance) units within the Department of Athletics. The individual will be a member of the Athletic Department's Executive Leadership Team. The individual in this role is responsible for fostering an organizational culture centered on excellence, trust, collaboration, and professional growth among staff, while ensuring the highest standards of health care, safety, and wellness for all student-athletes. The position oversees all aspects of medical operations, including budget management, insurance coordination, personnel supervision, compliance, and facility administration. The incumbent ensures adherence to NCAA, conference, state, and national regulations and serves as the primary liaison for health and safety matters with both internal and external partners & service providers. As the clinical lead of the department’s multi-disciplinary student-athlete well-being team, the position provides leadership and coordination across sports medicine, student-athlete nutrition, sport performance (strength & conditioning), and sport psychology, ensuring an integrated approach to student-athlete well-being. The individual will develop, implement, and monitor best-practice policies and procedures that promote optimal standards of care, safety, and performance. This role requires a dynamic leader with a demonstrated commitment to professional development, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be expected to model institutional values, promote teamwork and shared accountability, and maintain a comprehensive and compliant health and safety infrastructure that supports the mission and vision of the athletics department.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated autonomous experience working in Division I Collegiate Athletics.
• Computer competency and experience with documentation through the use of electronic medical records. 
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required. 
• Ability to work cooperatively with coaches, staff, faculty, students, and members of the community.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Current national certification from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Current CPR certification by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. 
• Five or more years' experience in the sports medicine field. 

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by December 2, 2025, will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)