UC Davis Athletic Training

University of California, Davis Athletics is seeking 2 highly motivated, dedicated professionals for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer to join our sports medicine team. One position is newly created and the second is due to the retirement of a long-time staff member. Sport assignments will be Women’s Soccer/Beach Volleyball and Men’s Water Polo/Women’s Lacrosse. We have a dynamic, well-rounded staff of 14 ATC’s, who are committed to personal and professional growth/development, as well as 3 on site physicians, sport psychologist, dietician, and insurance coordinator. We have 25 athletic teams approximately 650 student athletes who compete predominantly in the Big West conference with Lacrosse joining the Big 12 next year.
Budgeted salary for the positions is $65-72K commensurate with education and experience. The position application closes on 5/2/24.
Qualities of the Preferred Candidate
• Master’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Contribute to the positive, supportive culture we proactively maintain.
• Skills to manage a busy, efficient, and highly professional athletic training room.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally in a collaborative, multi-disciplined healthcare environment.
About the area:
Davis is centrally located between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, with close proximity to the Napa Valley and Yosemite National Park. UC Davis is ranked annually in the nation’s top 10 in diversity and academics among public universities. Davis is a bike friendly community with a quaint downtown committed to local businesses, walkable from campus. Its location in California’s Central Valley makes Davis the home of the farm-to-fork scene. Davis has a small town feel with big city amenities and plenty to do for everyone!
To ensure full consideration, please click on the link below, check the boxes for both Job ID numbers and click Apply. You will be able to submit one application for both openings. The position description is the same for both positions.
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7
Job ID: 67868
Job ID: 67884
A confidential review of applications will begin once the position has closed and continue until the position is filled.

Lisa Varnum is retiring from Athletic Training and UC Davis!
Please join us in congratulating Lisa on 37 years at UC Davis. She began her career as a part-time Employee, coaching the UCD Divers and part-time Athletic Trainer. She transitioned to full-time as an Athletic Trainer at UC Davis and has touched so many lives over the years. We will be celebrating Lisa and her long career on June 1st. If you would like to help with this celebration, please send pictures and memories to [email protected]. We would also like to get a head count of those who can be here in person. Please use the link below to RSVP.

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A visit from Dr. Paul Navo, class of 2011, always fun to catch up.

Hi everyone! The time has finally come for Lisa to retire. I have been in the athletic training room for 35 years and am ready to move on to some rest and relaxation (along with yard work, woodworking, BBQ'ing and a cold adult beverage occassionally)! I want to thank you all for being part of the UC Davis family to me. We are planning a celebration on June 1st, for anyone who might like to join. Please stay tuned for details!!

Picnic Day is coming April 20!! Plan to visit the campus and have lunch with us. Sports medicine will host our alumni for Picnic Day. Bring your family and join the fun. Details to follow.

Honoring Michael Go for his friendship and continued support of athletics and sports medicine!

1 week until Hall of Fame for Jeff Hogan and 8 days to the Homecoming Tailgate for sports medicine! Reach out to Lisa if you can make it.

Hi everyone!
We are hosting a tailgate for Homecoming and Jeff Hogan's induction to the Aggie Hall of Fame on Oct 7. We hope to see as many people as possible to enjoy an afternoon of food, drink and renewing friendships. Please join us if possible:
Where: Bob Biggs field next to the Edwards Family Athletic Center, just north of UC Davis Health Stadium.
When: Oct 7, 1pm. Game to start at 4pm.
Bring: you, your family and excitement for the day!
Food/drink: provided
RSVP to Lisa: [email protected]

Thanks!

Way to go Marissa!

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THANK YOU!! We wanted to send a big thank you out to all who donated for GiveDay! We really appreciate the generosity and giving back to the program and our students. Numbers are still coming in but we think we are close to $5,000. Amazing!
And for those who stopped by our BBQ, it was wonderful to chat and connect.
Anyone who travels through town, just let us know and we would be happy to show you the new building, chat and catch up.

It’s been a productive day in Los Angeles filming a public service announcement with the in support of my bill, AB 796, which establishes licensure for in California.